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Francis Scott Key's Signed Appeal
Francis Scott Key's Signed Appeal
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Francis Scott Key's Signed Appeal



Single page document signed, 5.75" x 4.25".  Undated. Signed on the verso by Francis Scott Key as "FS Key". Lightly toned with two small stains, else near fine.


 Document shown in part below:



"To the Honble the judges of Frederick County Court - The Petition of John Ross Key humbly herewith that a judgment was rendered against him & in favor of a certain Isachar Shaw by one of the State's Justices of the peace for the sum of current money debt & on the …. day of ….. In the year 1803 from which said judgment the said Petitioner (thinking himself aggrieved prays an appeal … "

A lovely example of Key's signature. Well known as the author of America's national anthem, ''The Star-Spangled Banner'', Key was also an influential lawyer in his day.
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Francis Scott Key's Signed Appeal

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