Lot 1033
Henry, Patrick (1736-1799), Delegate to the Constitutional Convention from Virginia, outspoken advocate for American independence famous for his phrase "Give me liberty or give me death", General in the Continental Army. ALS, "P. Henry", 1p, 6¼ x 7½ P(rince) Edward (County, VA.), Jan. 12, 1790. Henry writes "John Hurt has been here & he has not hired any Negroes. They went so high that he would not give the prices, nor does he know where to get any that will suit — I have enquired but to no purpose — Hurt is at a stand what to do. A woman & 2 children are offered for £6 — I think it too much — especially as coin is scarce with you." He then speaks of a meeting where he hopes to "…conclude upon the steps necessary for breaking with the Indians & paying the money to the State of Georgia — the latter puzzles me very much & I must sell some Negroes & borrow some Tobaco [sic], or contrive some way to make out my part." Laminated in mylar, overall browning with a few words affected by creases, minor bit of repaired paper loss, Very Good.
Estimate 6,000 - 8,000
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