Lot 14
Hooper, William (1742-1790)., American lawyer and North Carolina delegate to the Continental Congress.
MsDS, 7¼" x 11", Salisbury, N.C., 1768 Sep 5. Indictment of one William Lheuwyllen for armed assault against one John Jenkins in which the defendant did "beat, wound and ill treat" Jenkins "so that his life was nearly dispaired" and "did other wrongs (to Jenkins) to his great damage and against the peace of God and our sovereign Lord King, his Crown and Dignity", signed "Will Hooper Atty DR". The body of the document was penned by a clerk but Hooper has, where appropriate, inserted the names of the plaintiff and defendant (also on verso). Partial separation along horizontal folds, light water stains at left and overall toning, mostly strong signature, Good; one of the rare signers.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
Provenance: Laurence
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