- 2085
GEORGE WASHINGTON. AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED, 15 JUNE 1783, TO BRYAN FAIRFAX
Estimate
120,000 - 180,000 USD
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Description
- AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED ("GO: WASHINGTON") AS CONTINENTAL COMMANDER TO BRYAN FAIRFAX "AT TOWLSTON IN VIRGINIA," EXPRESSING HIS EAGERNESS TO RESIGN HIS COMMISSION AND RETIRE TO MOUNT VERNON
2 pages (9 1/4 x 7 5/8 in.; 235 x 193 mm) on a bifolium (watermarked wm), Head Quarters Newburgh, 15 June 1783, accompanied by a separate autograph address leaf; minute fold separation at foot of first leaf, second leaf neatly inlaid, address leaf inlaid and restored.
Condition
2 pages (9 1/4 x 7 5/8 in.; 235 x 193 mm) on a bifolium (watermarked wm), Head Quarters Newburgh, 15 June 1783, accompanied by a separate autograph address leaf; tiny fold separation at foot of first leaf, second leaf neatly inlaid, address leaf inlaid and restored.
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.