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[Revolutionary Era Commissions]
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- A group of 4 signed military commissions awarded to Robert White of Virginia. Williamsburg, VA, 1769–1779
- paper, ink
4 printed documents, (size varies, the smallest 6 1/4 x 8 in.; 159 x 203 mm), each accomplished in ink in a clerical hand.
Each document matted, glazed and framed. Condition varies, paper browned to varying degrees, vertical and horizontal folds, some separation at folds.
Each document matted, glazed and framed. Condition varies, paper browned to varying degrees, vertical and horizontal folds, some separation at folds.
Condition
Condition as described in catalogue entry.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
THE CAREER OF ROBERT WHITE, A REVOLUTIONARY WAR SOLDIER, DOCUMENTED BY COMMISSIONS SIGNED BY THOMAS JEFFERSON, PATRICK HENRY, AND OTHERS. The earliest documents here is a commission appointing White a Captain in the Militia of Frederick County, SIGNED BY NORBORNE, BARON DE BOTETOURT, GOVERNOR GENERAL OF VIRGINIA, 15 December 1769. White is again appointed Captain of the Militia of Frederick County by the COMMITTEE OF SAFETY FOR THE COLONY OF VIRGINIA, signed by the six members of the committee, 8 January 1776.
On 6 March 1777, White is promoted to Major in the Militia of Frederick County in a document SIGNED BY PATRICK HENRY AS GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. In the final document, accomplished on 4 August 1779, White is made Lieutenant Colonel in the Militia in a document SIGNED BY THOMAS JEFFERSON AS GOVERNOR.
On 6 March 1777, White is promoted to Major in the Militia of Frederick County in a document SIGNED BY PATRICK HENRY AS GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA. In the final document, accomplished on 4 August 1779, White is made Lieutenant Colonel in the Militia in a document SIGNED BY THOMAS JEFFERSON AS GOVERNOR.