Lot 131
[Revolutionary War] Officers Who Became Governors, John Eager Howard (1752-1827) Commanded the 3rd Maryland Regiment of the Continental Line at the important battle of Cowpens, Jan. 17, 1781, for which he won a medal from Congress. He became Governor of Maryland (1788-91). Manuscript Letter Signed ("J.E. Howard"), one page, 8¾ x 7¼ inches, In Council, Jan. 26, 1790. To Thomas Harwood, Treasurer of the W. Shore, asking for a list of the state's public debtors, so that methods could be considered for collecting those debts. Old fold repairs on verso, else fine.
Isaac Shelby (1750-1826) Hero of King's Mountain (with John Sevier); 1st Governor of Kentucky. Manuscript Document Signed, 9 x 7½ inches, one page, n.p., Sept. 4, 1783. A bond between Shelby, Robert Carr and William Crow for "Forty five pounds Virginia money." Very good; normal folds and toning.
Richard Howell (1754-1802) Officer in the 2nd New Jersey Regiment (1775-79); 3rd Governor of New Jersey (1794-1801). Partly-printed Document Signed as Governor, 8 x 13½ inches, Trenton, Aug. 7, 1798. Allowing the Last Will and Testament of Phebe W. Wade, deceased, and granting the administration of the Will to her executors. Attractive seal at upper left. Light toning; old note in lower margin.
Estimated Value $500 - 600
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