Lot 222
Paine, Robert Treat (1731-1814), Massachusetts signer of the Declaration of Independence, judge, politician. Revolutionary War-date Manuscript Document Signed, one page, 6¼ x 8, Taunton, Mass., March 9, 1779. A indictment in the Bristol County Court of General Sessions against one Abigail Williams, a single woman, who "…did commit fornication with a man to the jurors unknown, in evil example to others…" Paine has signed as witness "R T Paine Atty pr. Stat"; Fine condition.
Estimate 300 - 400
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