Lot 21
Wythe, George AES and First of the Seven Virginia Signatories on the Declaration of Independence (1726-1806) The first of the seven Virginia signatories of the United States Declaration of Independence, Wythe served as one of Virginia's representatives to the Continental Congress and the Constitutional Convention. He was the first American law professor, a noted classics scholar and Virginia judge, as well as a prominent opponent of slavery. Wythe taught and mentored Thomas Jefferson, Henry Clay and John Marshall and his residence is at present a museum in Colonial Williamsburg. Wythe's death proved quite a scandal involving being poisoned by his grandson, George Wythe Sweeney, and makes for great reading. Offered is a superb autograph endorsement signed in near pristine condition. Presented beautifully in a collage including the endorsement, a portrait engraving and a photo of his residence in Williamsburg, Virginia handsomely framed to 15 x 19". Estimate Value $1,200 - 1,500
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