Lot #524

Henry Laurens Revolutionary War-Dated Autograph Letter Signed

Description

"Henry Laurens, President of Congress" forwards an Act calling for a "strict observance of the present Embargo on Provisions"

Important South Carolina statesman (1724–1792) who served in the Continental Congress. Revolutionary War-dated ALS signed “Henry Laurens, President of Congress,” one page, 7.25 x 9, August 17, 1778. Handwritten letter as president of the Continental Congress, sent to "The Honorable George Bryan Esquire, Vice President, Pennsylvania," in full: "I have the honor of inclosing under this Cover an act of Congress of the 14th Inst. requesting the supreme executive power of this State to adopt measures for insuring a strict observance of the present Embargo on Provisions." Beautifully cloth-matted and framed with an engraved portrait and biographical caption to an overall size of 26.25 x 24.5. In fine condition.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts Featuring Revolutionary War, The War of 1812, and Civil War
• Dates: June 21, 2024 - July 10, 2024

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