Lot 221
Morton, John (1724-1777), Pennsylvania signer of the Declaration of Independence, surveyor, judge, politician, first signer to die. Autograph Document Signed, one page, 6 x 7½ no place, March 8, 1770. A handdrawn survey of a lot depicted by a square with longitude and latitude penned on each side along with names of adjoining property owners; in the center of the square Morton has written, in full:
"A Draft of a Lott or piece of Land in Callcoonhook assigned to Andrew Urian as his share of Margaret his mother-in-law’s Dower & of his share of Abrahams Lott containing 19 Acres & 60 perc." Below the survey Morton has penned, "Surveyed and divided off to Andrew Urian 8th March 1770. Pr John Morton"
Fine condition with some splitting of weak folds; a rare form of Morton holograph.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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