Objects associated with Governor Thomas Sim Lee (1745-1819) and his descendants in the line of Hamilton Lee Horsey and Outerbridge Horsey.
18th Century yellow gold watch fob and ring, body of fob is heavily decorated with a foliate motif, set with a carnelian engraved with the armorial crest of Governor Thomas Sim Lee (1745-1819), Second Governor of Maryland. The ring is about 1 1/2 inches square; the seal itself is a reddish stone and the ring holder is gold colored.
Document, Deed to "Needwood," Frederick County property belonging to Thomas Sim Lee, 1794.
Gilt framed commission printed and hand-written appointing John Slaven, Lieutenant in the first Battalion (sic) of the 81st Regiment, dated 5-6-1793. Signed Henry, Governor of Virginia Sight size: 121/2 x 71/2". Henry Lee III (known as "Light-Horse Harry") served as an American Revolutionary War officer and later was elected the ninth Governor of Virginia. He was Maryland Governor Thomas Sim Lee's cousin.
Portrait Miniature of George Richard Carroll (1813-1858) by [Richard Morell] Staigg.
Previous temporary deposit Urn, associated with Thomas Sim Lee, approximately 23 inches high, 13 wide and 7-8 inches deep with engraving on both the front and the back. This object was on temporary deposit only in 2008 for the State Archivist's examination. Object returned to donor. | 