DS, two pages both sides, 7.5 x 12.5, September 18, 1777. Petition to the House of Representatives of Massachusetts for compensation of a lost ship hired by the town of Ipswich to go to the southern states for the purpose of importing grain. Signed at the conclusion by the town's selectmen and John Avery. In very good condition, with scattered toning and spotting, light edge wear and fragile, but intact folds. RRAuction COA.
