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Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee Signed Land Grant

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Henry  Light Horse Harry  Lee Signed Land Grant
<B>Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee Document Signed </B></I> "<I>Henry Lee</B></I>" as Governor of Virginia. Partially printed land grant on vellum, 15" x 12.25", [Richmond], April 30, 1792, granting Jacob Fishback 86 acres of land. Holograph has faded, but remains legible. Henry Lee's signature is quite large and very visible. With deep folds and a few pinholes thereat; blind embossed paper seal is present. Overall condition is good. <B>"Light Horse Harry" Lee </B></I>(1756-1818) served as a calvary officer in the Continental Army, and would later hold office as Governor of Virginia (1791-1794) and a U.S. Congressman. Most notably, he is also the father of legendary Confederate General Robert E. Lee.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)