Lot 18
Harrison, Benjamin (1726-91) Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia. Document Signed ("Benj Harrison") as Governor, one page, 4 x 6 in., Council Chamber (Virginia), April 12, 1783. Harrison certifies that "William Cole is intitled to the proportion of land allow'd a private of the State Cavalry, inlisted for the war, for three years service…." The document is also signed by Thomas Meriwether. Toning and small edge tear at lower margin, affecting nothing.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
Purchased from Walter R. Benjamin Autographs in 1984.
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