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Lot #128
Patrick Henry

Impressive 1785 document by the oft-quoted founding father

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Impressive 1785 document by the oft-quoted founding father

Partly-printed DS, signed “P. Henry,” one page, 13.75 x 18, December 2, 1785. As governor of Virginia, Henry grants Alexander Skinner a “certain Tract or parcel of Land, containing Two Thousand acres…being in the County of Jefferson on the Southside of Rough Creek.” The white paper seal affixed at the bottom remains fully intact. Beautifully archivally matted and framed with an engraved portrait to an overall size of 31.5 x 27.5. Intersecting folds with some repaired separations and holes at intersections, a few stray ink marks, and a bit of show-through from docketing to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #453 - Ended June 17, 2015





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