
HORATIO SHARPE
Description
75. HORATIO SHARPE (1718-1790). Proprietary Governor of Maryland (1753-1769); Royal Commander in Chief during the French and Indian War. Partly printed DS "Horo. Sharpe" as governor on vellum, 1p, 13"x11½", Apr 13, 1764. Land grant in Frederick County subject to ground rent payable at the Feast of Annunciation and the feast of St. Michael the Archangel. Signed with paraph at left margin. Manuscript text a little light; signature a little uneven; vertical fold transversing last name; scattered light foxing; normal toning; else VG. Uncommon autograph. Est: $200-300
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HORATIO SHARPE
Estimate $200-$300
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