Lot 229
Thornton, Matthew (1714-1803), New Hampshire signer of the Declaration of Independence, physician, politician. Autograph Document Signed, one page, 7 x 4, "Province of New Hampshire", March 14, 1754. Arrest warrant to the Sheriff of Londonderry for one James Tool "…if he may be found in your precinct…to answer for the above Complaint…", signed "Mathew Thornton" [using one "t"] as Justice of the Peace. Cut from the aforementioned complaint but complete unto itself, inlaid to an overall 7½ x 4¼ Fine. Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Realized $1,400 |