Lot 223
Read, George (1733-1798), Delaware signer of the Declaration of Independence, also signer of the "Olive Branch Petition" to King George III and of the U.S. Constitution (one of only two men to sign all three, the other being Roger Sherman of Delaware), judge, U.S. Senator, Chief Justice Delaware Supreme Court. A.D.S., 8¼ x 2½ no place, March 10, 1781. "To Gen. J. Bedford Esqe. Proty", in full: "Issue capias [a writ similar to an arrest warrant] to take Hance Harmon late of New Castle County Yeoman to answer Alexander Montgomery Esqe. of a Plea of Trespass on the case v — Dams £15’000. Geo: Read". Fine condition with a few internal flaws; accompanied by an engraved portrait.
Estimate 300 - 400
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| Realized $800 |
