Apr 17, 2012 - Sale 2276

Sale 2276 - Lot 99

Price Realized: $ 469
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 500 - $ 750
RANDOLPH, EDMUND. Autograph Letter Signed, "Edm: Randolph," to an unidentified recipient, recommending that a lawsuit be dismissed. 1 page, 4to, with integral blank. Np, 6 June 1786

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"The governor has shown me your letter concerning the suit of the commonwealth. Upon perusing it, I am satisfied that the matter rests properly on the decision of Congress, and shall therefore direct the suit to be dismissed." Written shortly before Randolph was elected governor of Virginia; he later served as Washington's secretary of state.