Lot 203
Braxton, Carter (1736-1797), Virginia signer of the Declaration of Independence, farmer, politician. Autograph Letter Signed, one page, 6 x 7½ Richmond, Va., September 2, 1796, with integral address leaf [hand carried]. To his son Corbin making reference to the debt of a certain Capt. Lipscomb, a debt for which his son is a trustee. Fine condition.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Numerous debts and lawsuits plagued Braxton during the later years of his life after the failure of several speculative commercial investments. These failures often adversely affected the financial circumstances of his friends and family members.
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| Realized $4,750 |
