Lot 53
Walton, George (1741-1804) Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia. Document Signed ("Geo Walton") and with four words in his hand as Chief Justice of the Superior Court, 2¼ pages, 12 x 7¼ in., Augusta, Feb. 7, 1791. A petition to the judges of the Superior Court of Georgia by Levi Shestall for foreclosure on property for which Robert Walton owes him. The property entails "all that Island situate and being in the County of Richmond at the mouth of Rocky Creek on the river Savannah…one hundred and ninety five acres…known by the name of Robert Walton's Island; And also all the nigro Slaves…Abram Monday Sam (a boy) Cambridge Peter Will Charles George Philis Flora Fanny Syrus Jacob Golah Jacob Sam Cato Lilly Abba Catrina and Betty together with the future issue and encrease of all the female Slaves…." The case was decided for the plaintiff. Walton wrote "Let usual Rule issue" and signed below. Overall toning; 1st and 4th pages are silked and there are small areas of paper-fill at center seam and lower right corner, not affecting Walton's bold script and signature are on the 3rd page. Accompanied by a transcript.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
Purchased from Walter R. Benjamin Autographs, Inc. in 1984.
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