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George Washington: Robert Spring: Unique Robert Spring forgery as 'George Washington' grants passage “to Mr. Lawrence and his negro boy Sam”

Unique Robert Spring forgery as 'George Washington' grants passage “to Mr. Lawrence and his negro boy Sam”

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Unique Robert Spring forgery as 'George Washington' grants passage “to Mr. Lawrence and his negro boy Sam”

English-born forger (1813-1876) who forged letters from luminaries like George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Horatio Nelson. An original Robert Spring forgery of a George Washington DS, signed “Go. Washington,” 4.25 x 2.75. In part, “Permission is granted to Mr. Lawrence and his negro boy Sam to pass and repass the picket at Ranapo.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, a small tear along the bottom vertical fold, areas of heavy soiling, and show-through from mounting residue on the reverse. All writing is a bit light, but legible. RRAuction COA.

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