Lot 20: DANIEL BOONE (1734-1820). American frontiersman,

DANIEL BOONE (1734-1820). American frontiersman, folk hero, and central figure in the settlement of Kentucky. The trail he forged called the Wilderness Road became the major passage for settlers immigrating into Kentucky. In August 1782 the last Indian raid in Kentucky and the last battle of the Revolutionary War occurred in what is known as the "Battle of Blue Licks." Boone was a commanding officer in this engagement against the Indians and British. Land survey for his brother Jonathan Boone (1730-1808). ADS, 1p, 9"x61/2", [Limestone, KY], May 15, 1785. Complete with hand drawing of the tract, Boone has surveyed "1000 acres of Land by virtue of a Gravury warrant...in the County of Fayette adjoining Hugh Boone on the North..." Darkly penned and signed as surveyor. He also signs for Isaac Boone, penning his last name three times throughout the document. Countersigned by the examiner T. MARSHALL. Some show-through; small 11/4" tear in blank area with no paper loss. After the Revolution, Boone settled in Limestone, KY (renamed Maysville in 1786), where he prospered as a surveyor, merchant and tavern keeper as well as a land speculator. Nicely matted under plexiglass within gilt and wood frame. Overall 173/4"x141/2".