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Autographs/C: "G R Clark" Autograph Document

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Autographs/C:  G R Clark  Autograph Document
GEORGE ROGERS CLARK, American Revolutionary War Soldier and Frontier Leader. Autograph Document Signed "G R Clark," no date, no place, 3.75" x 5.75", Very Fine. Clark writes: "Sir Issue Scabbard and Belt for Broad sword & pair of Holsters & Pistolls." Patt Marr signed with his mark in the lower left corner, acknowledging receipt of these items. Light toning and a few tiny holes at left edge, from previous binding. Clark organized and led frontiersmen in defense against Indian raids. During the Revolution, he gained approval from Patrick Henry to lead an expedition to conquer the Northwest Territory to prevent the British from controlling the country west of the Allegheny Mountains. His actions there allowed it to be ceded to America. An important figure in Early American history.