Lot 233
Wythe, George (1726-1806), Virginia signer of the Declaration of Independence, judge, politician. Autograph Endorsement Signed consisting of three lines plus his signature at the end of a four-page legal document, 7½ x 12¼ The document, addressed "To the honourable George Wythe Chancelor [sic] of Virginia" concerns a land dispute in Rockbridge County, Virginia. Wythe has appended his ruling at the bottom of the last page, "The injunction is awarded on releasing errors, and giving security in the penalty of two hundred dollars, 10 novembr’, 1800. G Wythe", in an neatly formed upright calligraphic style, rather than his "normal" cursive handwriting. Fine condition in a custom quarter-leather portfolio with historical background and an engraved portrait.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
"Chancellor of Virginia" was Wythe’s title as one of the three judges of the Virginia High Court of Chancery.
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