Sale 265


Lot 23

Penn, John (1741-1788)., American lawyer and North Carolina delegate to the Continental Congress.

AES, 7" x 4½", Granville County, N.C., 1785 Aug 1. Arrest Warrant to the County Sheriff for four parties to answer to a charge that they owe one Charles Duncan (Penn's client) "£60.16.6 Virga. Currency of the value of Eight One pounds two shillings current money". Penn has inserted the names of the defendants and the plaintiff as well as the complaint, on verso he has added "Duncan vs Wm. Williams et al" and his endorsement. "Issued 5 Augt. 1785 (signed) J. Penn atto. for Pl." Strong signature, Very Good. Penn is one of the more difficult signers to find.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000

Provenance: Laurence

 
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