Three lines in George Washington’s hand on a 8 x 1.25 slip clipped from a larger survey document. Washington writes: “five degrees west twelve thousand eight hundred pole…which lines were included…nine hundred & ninety five acres”; and five lines in Abraham Lincoln’s hand on a 7.5 x 1.75 slip clipped from a larger document. Lincoln writes: “And for special causes…the defendant sets down the following to wit: 1st That no time is alleged as to when the mill in the declaration mentioned was erected and completed.” Both are individually matted with biographical plaques and metal reliefs, to sizes of 15.5 x 8.25. In very good condition, with light toning to both and paper loss to portion of Washington’s slip. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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