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KEY, FRANCIS SCOTT

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KEY, FRANCIS SCOTT
(1779 - 1843) American lawyer and poet who , inspired by Americans' tenacity during the British bombardment of Fort McHenry, wrote they lyrics to what was to become our nation anthem, ""The Star Spangled Banner"". A.E.S. on the verso of a legal document, 1p. legal folio, Frederick County, Md., 1804, in which he represents a creditor attempting to collect a debt. On the verso Key writes in full: ""Wm. Ritchie File this & fill up blanks by the writ. -- yrs. F.S. Key"". Very good condition.