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Lot #7257
Francis Scott Key Autograph Document Signed

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Uncommon ADS, signed three times “F. S. Key,” one page both sides, 8 x 10.5, circa 1802. Legal document pertaining to a case between John Adlum and William Purdy and his son, in part: "And whereupon the said John by F. S. Key his attorney complains for that whereas on the fifth day of March in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and two at Frederick County aforesaid the said William Purdy Jun'r and William Purdy made their certain bill obligatory sealed with their seals and to the Court now here shewn the date whereof is the day and year aforesaid by which said bill they promised and obliged themselves…to pay to the said John by the name of John Adlum his heirs Executors administrators or assignees the just and full sum of thirteen pounds twelve shillings and four pence lawful money of Maryland…Neverthless the said William Jun'r and William have not nor hath either of them paid the said sum of money or any part thereof to the said sum of money or any part thereof to the said John." Signed at the conclusion by Key, who also signs his name after a brief handwritten note, "Mr. Richie, File this & fill up blanks by the writ—Yrs. F. S. Key." In very good condition, with three binder dings to the left edge. From the Collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: The Lawrence Miller Collection
  • Dates: #1008 - Ended May 21, 2020





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