Lot 1048
Harrison, Benjamin (1726-1791) American Revolutionary leader; member of the Continental Congress (1774-1778); signer of the Declaration of Independence; Governor of Virginia. He was also the father of William Henry Harrison, the 9th U.S. President, and grandfather of Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd U.S. President.
ALS ("Benj Harrison"), 1¼pp (recto/verso) with integral address leaf, 11¾" x 7¼", Richmond, 1787 Jan. 4. To "The Honble Jas Mercer, Esqr./ Fredericksburg," who urgently needs money. In part: "…I will write you immediately that the Woodlens come to hand. I will try to do all that I can for you in the Certificate, but unfortunately for me & you too I am cal[l]ed on at this moment for almost all the money that I owe in the world and do not get a shilling. Francis has the other two Certificates at Petersburg……. Southall …has a note of yours…of very long standing…you will get no money from that Quarter…." More business and personal content. Overall toning; light foxing; minor archival edge repairs on verso of first page; integral leaf is inlaid, with repaired seal tear, else fine.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500.
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