Lot 1035
Hooper, William (1742-1790), Delegate to the Constitutional Convention from North Carolina (1774-77), Signer of the Declaration of Independence, LS, "Will Hooper", 4pp, 7½ x 9½ Edenton, N.C., Nov. 7, 1786. Letter to a Rev. Dr. Witherspoon, asking that Witherspoon take charge of finding a replacement teacher for the recently established Academy of Hillsborough, spelling out qualifications and benefits of the position; signature clear but slightly smeared, inlaid to narrow paper frame, Fine and rare.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
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