HARRISON, BENJAMIN Autograph letter signed, folded foolscap sheet written on one side of fold only, dated June 9th 1783. 17 lines, plus four lines of felicitations and signature ("Benj. Harrison"). Folded dimensions 9 1/4 x 7 3/8 inches (23 x 19 cm). Harrison is concerned that guards are entirely without provisions and that an order given on the treasurer for flour can not be complied with, and goes on to discuss problems with the feeding of the militias. The reverse is endorsed "Governor's Ins[tructions?] regarding the guards on duty," and bears a date of June 9th 1783 with instructions "to be on the table." Short separations at edges of folds, some tiny oxidation holes from the ink, overall in good condition. Benjamin Harrison was a Virginia delegate to the Continental Congress, a Signer of the Declaration of Independence, and at the time of this letter was the governor of Virginia. Though the letter is merely headed "Sir," it appears to be addressed to a senior member of the State Assembly, with frequent references to the importance of placing the matter of provisioning before that body.
HARRISON, BENJAMIN Autograph letter signed, folded foolscap sheet written on one side of fold only, dated June 9th 1783. 17 lines, plus four lines of felicitations and signature ("Benj. Harrison"). Folded dimensions 9 1/4 x 7 3/8 inches (23 x 19 cm). Harrison is concerned that guards are entirely without provisions and that an order given on the treasurer for flour can not be complied with, and goes on to discuss problems with the feeding of the militias. The reverse is endorsed "Governor's Ins[tructions?] regarding the guards on duty," and bears a date of June 9th 1783 with instructions "to be on the table." Short separations at edges of folds, some tiny oxidation holes from the ink, overall in good condition. Benjamin Harrison was a Virginia delegate to the Continental Congress, a Signer of the Declaration of Independence, and at the time of this letter was the governor of Virginia. Though the letter is merely headed "Sir," it appears to be addressed to a senior member of the State Assembly, with frequent references to the importance of placing the matter of provisioning before that body.
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