Lot 1013
Walton, George (1741-1804), Georgia signer of the Declaration of Independence, judge, politician. Manuscript Document Signed, one page, 7½ x 12, Savannah, Ga., December 24, 1775. To the Chairman of the Committee for the Parish of Saint Andrew, in full:
"Gentlemen
The secret Committee having informed the Council of Safety that several Vessels are loading with lumber up Sapelo & other Rivers, with [the]intention to supply the West India Markets, contrary to the restraints of Congress; I am therefore ordered to acquaint the Committees for the southern Parishes therewith, and to request that they will forthwith send a party of men to enquire into the premises, and to authorize and require them, in case they should find any such Vessels loading as aforesaid, to take Such steps as will effectually prevent the carrying into execution any such wicked and daring attempts. The men employed and the necessary charges and expences [sic] accruing upon such expedition will be paid.
By Order of the Council of Safety [signed] Geo Walton, President"
Inlaid to an overall 8 x 12¾ with some professional restoration, particularly replacing a small piece at the upper right which affect two words of text, Fine appearance.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
EXCELLENT CONTENT REGARDING THE BUILDUP TO WAR.
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