Lot #7253

Patrick Henry Document Signed

Description

Governor Henry authorizes assignment of "the proportion of land allowed a Private of the Continental line for three years Service"

American patriot (1736-1799) best remembered for his stirring, historic declaration, ‘Give me liberty or give me death.’ Manuscript DS, signed “P. Henry,” one page, 7.25 x 3.75, June 15, 1785. Legal document concerning a land grant, in part: "Robert Ranken's Assignee of Robert Dallis is intitled to the proportion of land allowed a Private of the Continental line for three years Service." Signed at the conclusion by Thomas Meriwether, and boldly countersigned in the lower left by Henry as governor of Virginia. Affixed to a same-size sheet and in fine condition. 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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