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A historic assortment of lots carefully curated to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, bringing together significant artifacts, documents, and objects that illuminate the people, events, and ideals that shaped the nation’s founding and early development.
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Lot 156

[REVOLUTIONARY WAR] 1792 "Light-Horse Harry'" Signed Document

Estimate: $500 - $750
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$100

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HENRY "LIGHT-HORSE HARRY" LEE BOLDLY SIGNED LAND GRANT AS VIRGINIA GOVERNOR

 

Partly printed document completed in manuscript. Signed by Henry Lee III (1756-1818), as Governor of Virginia. Richmond, Virginia,  13 September 1792. 1 page, 15 x 12 1/4 in. 

 

A fine, bold signature of Henry Lee III, affectionately known as "Light-Horse Harry" in recognition of his brilliant command of cavalry in the Continental Army. A close friend of George Washington, he served as the 9th Governor of Virginia from 1791 to 1794. Notably, he is the father of the noted Confederate General Robert E. Lee. 

 

[American Revolutionary War, American Revolution, Founding Fathers, Declaration of Independence, Colonial America, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, James Monroe] [Manuscripts, Documents, Letters, Ephemera, Signatures, Autographs]

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