Harmer-Schau Auctions

Sale 106


 
Lot 1168

Autographs, Presidentials, Washington, George on 1786 Receipt (1732-1799) 1st President of the United States, 1789-1797, "G. Washington" signed, along with George Gilpin (revolutionary soldier and officer who served with Washington), and John Fitzgerald (served in middle Colonies (1776-1778) under Washington) signed Aug. 5th 1786, on receipt dated April 19th 1786, saying " received from Wm. Hartshorne 4 barrels of pork one box of soap and one teirce of rum to be delivered to James Rumsey…". Featured in Grand Rapids Herald article of Feb. 22 1954.
Estimate $5,000-7,000.

 
Realized $5,175



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