Mar 13, 2008 - Sale 2139

Sale 2139 - Lot 48

Price Realized: $ 1,320
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 600 - $ 900
LEE, HENRY ("LIGHT HORSE HARRY"). Autograph Letter Signed, to Judge Gordon, regarding the sale of land, authorizing him to act "in the manner communicated & therefore wish you to convey the same to Mr. McEwing with proper authority. Delay is dangerous." 1 page, 8vo, with integral blank; minor toning. Np, nd

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Lee (1756-1818) was a hero of the Revolution and three-term Governor of Virginia who lost heavily in land speculation and spent a year in debtor's prison.