Lot 213
Hooper, William (1742-1790), North Carolina signer of the Declaration of Independence, lawyer, politician. Revolutionary War-date Autograph Letter Signed, one page, 7¼ x 9, Newbern [N.C.], November 27, 1777. To Joseph Hewes, himself a signer of the Declaration of Independence, in full:
"Dear Hewes, Yesterday morning I gave Cummings a long letter for you with the expectation & indeed upon his assurance to leave this immediately. He has my letter & I dread asking for it lest I should give his little Majesty offense. Part of the letter however requires an immediate answer therefore I catch a moment to repeat a request which I then made to you that you would make enquiry with a delicacy that you can easily exercise whether S. Johnston would act as a Judge for 1500 p. Ann & Iredell for 800. You know how much my feelings interest me in the Appointment of such Characters & therefore you will write me upon the subject as soon as maybe. Yours with respect Wm Hooper"
With an integral address leaf in Hooper’s hand "Joseph Hewes esquire, Edenton". Very Fine condition with small piece out of left edge from wax seal, docketed "Hooper" by Hewes. In a custom quarter-leather portfolio with historical background and an engraved portrait.
Estimate 4,000 - 6,000
HOOPER’S HOLOGRAPH LETTERS ARE AMONG THE RAREST OF THE SIGNERS; THE ADDITIONAL DOCKETING BY HEWES, ANOTHER RARE SIGNER, FURTHER ENHANCES THIS LETTER’S DESIRABILITY.
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