1810. 1.5 x 5 inches, clipping mounted on green paper, no place, no date, circa 1810. This is the lower portion of an autographed letter by Binns and includes the sentiments: "I am...yr. ebdt, servt." Very good condition. Philadelphia printer and Democratic leader of the "Quadroons," who in 1818 published the first faithful reproduction of the Declaration of Independence; Binns was mentioned many times by Dr. Benjamin Rush in his letters to John Adams. More
Annapolis: 1783. 2 pages (front and back), 12.5 x 8 inches, Annapolis, December 26, 1783. This rare and important document is the original report of Thomas Hutchins' survey "to the Commissioners for viewing the ground near to Trenton for a federal town," copied verbatim in Gerry's hand (and signed "Thomas Hutchins" by Gerry) while a member of the Committee -- a retained report he used when furthering his original motion before the Confederation Congress, in part: "...You will receive herewith..... More
Taunton: 1766. 1 page, 1.5 x 7 inches, Taunton, July 12, 1766. Rare promissory note with full signature within the text, written by the member of the Continental Congress, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and first Attorney General of Massachusetts. This document promises to repay Paine the "three pounds, seventeen shillings & eight pence" which he is loaning to the recipient, in part: "For value received, I promise to pay Robert Treat Paine..." The recipient's signature is on the..... More
1777. 2 pages (front and back) completely in George Read's hand, 9.25 x 7.75 inches, no place, May, 1777. Titled "State of Joseph Vance's Case," this legal draft outlines the transfer of property between several prominent Delaware families. The case appears to be very problematic as it concerns guardianships for minors, joint-owned parcels of land, and disagreements on what mode of payment will be acceptable to the estate. It is likely that the participants in this case did not hold..... More
1810. Partly-printed DS, 7" X 2 ½", a check drawn on the Bank of the United States, Philadelphia, September 14th 1810, to Doctor Benjamin Rush, for the sum of One hundred & Seventy One Dollars, boldly endorsed on the verso: "Benjamin Rush", set into a deep rose diamond-cut mat with two openings, accompanied by an original 1813 steel engraving by Delaplaine, after a painting by Sully, and placed into double-sided glass - within a gold wood frame. Condition: Minor bleeding..... More
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