January 2016 Auction Ends Thursday, January 28th, 5pm Pacific

Lot #222:

George Washington Autograph Receipt Signed as President

As President, George Washington autograph receipt signed and dated 12 April 1793. Washington writes in black ink to Robert Lewis, Washington's secretary and manager of Mount Vernon: ''Received from Mr. Robert Lewis the sum of one hundred and thirty five pounds curr. money of Virginia on acct. of rent collected by him for the year of 1792 / Go: Washington''. Comes with two portrait engravings of Washington. Measures 7.5'' x 4.75''. Repaired tears on verso, toning and some showthrough from writing on verso, but signature is bold and striking. Very good condition.