Lot 16
Lee, Henry. Some ink fading, and a very slight tear at top of center fold, but the signature is bold, and the document Fine. Framed with an image of Lee together with a biographical sheet in a gold filigree braid design to an overall size of 21½ x 27½." (1756-1818). Revolutionary War leader, American Soldier and Statesman. Governor of Virginia, Congressman, father of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. His success as a scout and in making lightning raids won him the nickname "Light-Horse Harry".
Partially Printed Document Signed As Governor. One page, elephant Folio, on parchment, accomplished in manuscript, Virginia, April 6, 1793. Being a Land Grant confering 1000 acres in the County of Randolph to one Richard Syouos, assignee of Henry Banks. The document is boldly signed by Lee acting as governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and has a white wafer seal at lower left.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500.
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