Peyton Randolph.

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• MEDIUM: Watercolor,

  DATE: Undated, early 19th century

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 5 3/8 x 5 1/8" (137 x 129 mm).

• DESCRIPTION: No artist name given. Peyton Randolph (1721-1775) was the first president of the Continental Congress (1774). Born in Virginia, Randolph attended the College of William and Mary and later studied law before returning to Williamsburg where he was appointed as the Attorney General of the Virginia colony. In addition to his duties as attorney general, Randolph also served as a vestryman of the church and eventually he became the representative for Williamsburg in the House of Burgesses. Randolph later served as a justice of the peace. With tension mounting between the British crown and the colonies, Randolph resigned his post as attorney general and became increasingly supportive of independence. He died in Philadelphia before he could see America reach its independence but is remembered for his reputation in the House of Burgesses.

• ADDITIONAL INFO:

• CONDITION: Good condition save for several stains to the right of image. Black & white.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Portraits , Revolutionary War Figures