Lot 106
Washington, George -- Eight words in His Hand From a 1769 Indenture (1732-1799) First President of the United States; Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army. A small piece of toned paper, 5/8 x 3", containing eight words in George Washington's hand and four printed words, from a March 17, 1769 indenture, leasing 150 acres of land in Fauquier County, Virginia, to farmer Robert Thompson. The words in Washington's hand are: "[T]hompson…one hund.d…and distinguished in a Plot." A copy of the page of the partly-printed indenture from which these words come is included. The document was engrossed by Washington. Very good. Matted with a color image of Washington and framed to an overall size of 12¼ x 10¼". Estimate $500 - 600
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