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Famous frontiersman and soldier (1755-1836) who was a friend of Daniel Boone and served in the American Revolution, Northwest Indian War, and War of 1812. Manuscript DS, one page, 7.25 x 11.75, April 22, 1805. Official bond document from early-statehood Ohio, in part: “Know, all Men by these presents that we Simon Kenton, William Moore, & Joseph C. Vance all of Champaign County and state of Ohio are firmly bound to the Treasurer of the state of Ohio in the just and full sum of One Thousand Dollars to be paid to the said Treasurer to which payment well and truly to be made and done we bind ourselves and every of us by himself firmly for and in the whole of theirs.” Signed at the conclusion by Kenton, and countersigned below by Moore and Vance. Double-matted and framed with an engraved portrait (bearing a facsimile signature) to an overall size of 21.5 x 21.5. In fine condition.
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