Nicknamed 'Light-Horse Harry,' Lee (1756-1818) was a Revolutionary War hero who captured British posts in New York and in the South; he later served as governor of Virginia and as a US congressman, and was the father of Robert E. Lee. Partly-printed vellum DS, one page, 15 x 12.25, April 7, 1792. As governor of Virginia, Henry Lee grants William Thompson "a certain Tract or Parcel of Land, containing four hundred and eighty five Acres." Prominently signed at the conclusion in ink by Governor Lee. The white paper seal affixed to the lower left remains intact. In very good to fine condition, with areas of loss, affecting some of the text but not the large signature.
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