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Lot #359
Charles Cornwallis and Charles Townshend

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Description

Two signatures of British figures who played a role in the American Revolutionary War: an ink signature of the British general who surrendered at Yorktown, "Cornwallis," on an off-white 2.5 x 1.25 slip; and an ink signature of the establisher of the Townshend Acts that placed new taxes on the colonies, "C. Townshend," on an off-white 3 x 5.25 slip, also signed by Charles James Fox. In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #560 - Ended July 10, 2019