Sale 329


 
Lot 168



Benjamin Harrison (1726-1791), Signer of the Declaration of Independence, Governor of Virginia 1782-1784, Virginia Delegate to the Constitutional Convention in 1788, father of President William Henry Harrison, great-grandfather of President Benjamin Harrison [1833-1901].

Free Frank signature as Governor of Virginia, "Benj Harrison", on folded cover addressed to simply Col. Daniel Smith and endorsed "public service", docketed on flap "Gov. Ben. Harrison, Jan. 1782, appointment as a Western Commissioner"; file folds, Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400

Provenance: Stern

 
Realized $400



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