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Rev War Orator PATRICK HENRY - Document Signed

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Patrick Henry (1736-1799) Statesman, orator. A remarkable orator, Henry entered the House of Burgesses, where he spoke against the Stamp Act. His famous quote "Give me liberty or give me death" represented American resistance. He was later elected Governor of Virginia, where he opposed the Constitution because it lacked a Bill of Rights. 15" x 18 ¾" partially printed document signed, "P. Henry", as Governor, June 1, 1785, Virginia. The document is a land grant for eight hundred acres in the County of Fayette to Richard Spur in what is now in the State of Kentucky. The parcel of land granted to Spur is defined as "…lying and being in the County of Fayette on the waters of Howards upper Creek…." Partial separations with loss at folds have been expertly repaired on verso, and do not affect legibility or Patrick Henry's large signature.

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