notables Declaration of Independence
144. Samuel Chase Letter Signed. Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1741–1811) and Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1796 until his death. Revolutionary War-dated LS signed “Sam’l Chase,” one page, 7.25 x 9, 1780. Letter to “His Excellency the Governor & the Council,” in part: “I will furnish a proper Vessel well fitted and navigated to carry to New York, with a Flag, 100 or 125 Barrels of Flour, 100 Bushels of Corn…Bacon…Pork…Peas, and 30 ton of Bar Iron for the freight of one fourth of the value of the Cargo in York currency at its arrival in New York…I will bring back a load of Salt, if permitted.” In fine condition, with a stain affecting a few words of text. Starting Bid $200
Revolutionary War pay order to a private in the illustrious 6th Massachusetts
145. John Hancock Document Signed. Revolutionary War-dated partly-printed DS, one page, 6.5 x 8.25, January 16, 1781. Governor Hancock issues a pay order for “Francis Greene a private in Colo. Nixon’s Regt the sum of Ten hundred fifty six pounds five shillings to make good the Depreciation of his wages to the 31st Decr 1779 inclusive agreeable to the annexed certificate for which this shall be your warrant.” Signed at the conclusion by John Hancock, and countersigned by John Avery as secretary. Affixed to the reverse of the order is a handwritten notice, dated January 16, 1781. In fine condition. Accompanied by an engraved portrait bearing a facsimile signature. Starting Bid $500
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