Lot 227
Sherman, Roger (1721-1793), Connecticut signer of the Declaration of Independence, judge, politician, U.S. Congressman and Senator. Autograph Document Signed, one page, 7½ x 3¾ New Haven, Ct., January 19, 1787. As Mayor of New Haven, to "John Lawrence Esqr, Treasurer." In full "Please pay to Mr. Joseph Peck Twenty Eight Shillings lawful money on account of what is due me on debentures of the Supr. Court. Roger Sherman". Fine condition, accompanied by an engraved portrait.
Estimate 300 - 400
Sherman was the only man to sign the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the U.S. Constitution and the "Olive Branch Petition" to King George III, which the King not only did not respond to, but completely ignored, leading directly to the American Colonies declaring their independence. Sherman was a member of the committee appointed to draft the Declaration of Independence, along with Adams, Franklin, Jefferson and Philip Livingston.
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