Lot 166
Lee, Henry - Huge Signature on a Partial Document, Signed as Governor of Virginia (1756-1818) Cavalry officer (known as "Light Horse Harry") in the Continental Army during the American Revolution; Governor of Virginia; U.S. Congressman; father of Robert E. Lee. Partly-printed document signed "Henry Lee" as Governor of Virginia, 11¼ x 5½"", Richmond, May 6, 1793. Lee promotes Tarlton Woodson a Lieutenant-Colonel in the 63rd regiment of the Virginia militia. Right side of document is not present. Part of paper and wax seal is visible at lower left; some tears to paper visible, only one--a vertical split through the "r" in "Henry"--affects the signature. Matted with a cast copy of a 1776 Continental dollar, an engraving of Lee on horseback, and a quote from Lee's stirring tribute to George Washington after his death: [First in War, First in Peace, and] "First in the Hearts of His Countrymen." Framed to an overall size of 17¼ x 23¼". Aside from a few nicks to frame, ready for display. Estimate Value $800 - 1,000
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