Lot 95 A · Printed & Manuscript Americana

[WASHINGTON, George.] LEE, Henry ("Lighthorse Harry") (1756-1818). Autograph letter signed ("Henry Lee"), to Jonathan Dayton (1760-1824), 20 December 1799. 1 page, bifolium, blank integral leaf .

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Estimate: $2,000–$3,000 hammer
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Sale: Christie's — Printed & Manuscript Americana, New York · 5 September 2001
Record ID: TB-2026-4789319
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[WASHINGTON, George.] LEE, Henry ("Lighthorse Harry") (1756-1818). Autograph letter signed ("Henry Lee"), to Jonathan Dayton (1760-1824), 20 December 1799. 1 page, bifolium, blank integral leaf ., [WASHINGTON, George.] LEE, Henry ("Lighthorse Harry") (1756-1818). Autograph letter signed ("Henry Lee"), to Jonathan Dayton (1760-1824), 20 December 1799. 1 page, bifolium, blank integral leaf . Christie's, 5 Sep 2001, lot 95 A. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4789319.

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[WASHINGTON, George.] LEE, Henry ("Lighthorse Harry") (1756-1818). Autograph letter signed ("Henry Lee"), to Jonathan Dayton (1760-1824), 20 December 1799. 1 page, bifolium, blank integral leaf ., [WASHINGTON, George.] LEE, Henry ("Lighthorse Harry") (1756-1818). Autograph letter signed ("Henry Lee"), to Jonathan Dayton (1760-1824), 20 December 1799. 1 page, bifolium, blank integral leaf . Christie's, 5 Sep 2001, lot 95 A. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4789319.

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