[SIGNERS OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE]. A group of 7 documents signed by signers of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island, South Carolina, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, comprising: Lot 400

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Lot 400

[SIGNERS OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE]. A group of 7 documents signed by signers of the Declaration of Independence.

Sale 1241 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, including Americana

Nov 10, 2023 9:00AM CT

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[SIGNERS OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE]. A group of 7 documents signed by signers of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island, South Carolina, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, comprising:

ELLERY, William (1727-1820). Manuscript document signed ("William Ellery Cler." Providence County, Rhode Island, 29 October 1768. 1 page, oblong 8vo, docketed verso. An order to provide chairs at the expense of the colony to the Court House. -- HEYWARD, Thomas, Jr. (1746-1809). Partly printed document signed ("Tho. Heyward Jnr."). Charleston, South Carolina 5 July 1785. 1 page, oblong folio, docketed verso, slight inkburn in signature. A summons for executors of a last will & testament. With a manuscript note verso indicating the order had been carried out. -- HUNTINGTON, Samuel (1731-1796). Autograph note signed ("Saml. Huntington Clerk"). 21 January 1783. Hartford, 20 January 1783. Accomplished beneath a manuscript document, a petition signed by George Merrill. 2 pages, 4to, docketed. Huntington authorizes payment to Merrill. With a statement of payment, 23 January 1783, signed by Merrill. Also with a certification of settlement on accounts signed by Chauncey Whittelsey. -- ROSS, George (1730-1779). Manuscript document signed ("G: Ross"). Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, February 1757. 1 1/2 page, 4to, docketed verso, repairs to folds. A legal document. -- SMITH, James (1719-1806). Manuscript document signed ("Smith"). Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 30 April 1783. 1 1/2 page, 4to, docketed verso. A legal document. -- WILLIAMS, William (1731-1811). Manuscript document signed ("Wm. Williams"). Lebanon, Connecticut, 4 April 1785. 1 page, small folio, some staining, a few tiny separations to folds. Regarding the use of common land. -- [HANCOCK, John]. Manuscript document in an unknown hand (possibly Hancock's?). A cargo manifest from the Merchant House of Hancock, John Hancock's name in manuscript in the first line. Boston, 2 January 1769. 1 page, oblong 8vo. A bill of lading for the ship Thames. -- Together, 9 items.

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