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Lot 15
Sale 5834 - Books and Manuscripts
Feb 2, 2023
6:00AM ET
Live / Philadelphia
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900
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$882
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Lot Description
[Americana] [Declaration of Independence] Bartlett, Josiah Partially-Printed Document, signed
Exeter, New-Hampshire, Dec(ember). 4, 1783. One oblong sheet, 2 5/8 x 8 1/8 in. (67 x 206 mm). Partially-printed document, signed by Signer of the Declaration of Independence and Founding Father, Josiah Bartlett as President P(ro). T(empore)., ordering New Hampshire Treasurer John Taylor Gilman, "Pay, by discount out the State Taxes, to Lieut Meshech Bell...Ten Pounds...being Bearer for Wages in part on Capt (Titus) Salter, Roll to 30 July 1783; cancellation hole at center; scattered minor soiling.