Lot 769
Henry, Patrick (1736-99) Radical exponent of the Revolutionary War, best known for his "Give me liberty or give me death!" speech; Governor of Virginia (1776-79, 1784-86). Document signed ("P. Henry") as Governor of Virginia, 1p, vellum, 13 x 14 in., Richmond, 24 April 1786. Granting 500 acres of land in Fayette County to James Trabue. The land bordered on property belonging to one John Mosby. Very good; overall wear with some translucence at lower edge, small fold hole at center and small loss to vellum at right margins, affecting a couple of letters of text. The signature is nice and bold. Framed to 17½ x 21½ inches.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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