Manuscripts
Copy of patent for land in Virginia
- Description
Autograph manuscript, pen and ink. Copy of extracts in Jefferson's hand of his patent dated 1774 July 5 for 157 acres of land in Botetourt County, Virginia, including the Natural Bridge. Includes notes and diagram survey. (2 pages)
- Date
- approximately 1774 July 5
- Call number
- HM 9368
- Provenance
- Purchased from American Art Association, 1920, 1921.
- Purchased from Anderson Galleries, 1915-1920.
- Purchased from Maggs Bros. 1916, 1918.
- Purchased from George D. Smith,
- Restrictions
- RESTRICTED. Available with curatorial approval. Requires extended retrieval and delivery time.
