Sujet
Marinus Willett
Légende
Marinus Willett. ca. 1791. By Ralph Earl. The affluent merchant Marinus Willett (1740–1830) was a New York leader of the Sons of Liberty and a political radical who fought valiantly during the Revolution. Here, Willett wears his regimental uniform and the sword (17.87.3) that was presented to him by Congress in honor of his actions against the British at Fort Stanwix, in upstate New York, in 1777. The presence of three American Indians alludes to Willett’s role in negotiating a 1790 treaty with the Muscogee (Creek) tribe. Willett successfully balanced his military and political careers, culminating in his appointment as mayor of New York City in 1807.
Date
1791
Crédit
Photo12/UIG/Universal History Archive
Notre référence
UMG22A52_415
Model release
Non
Property release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
23,0Mo (1,6Mo) / 18,7cm x 30,9cm / 2208 x 3648 (300dpi)