ADS, one page both sides, 6.5 x 3, no date. A portion of a legal document written entirely in Adams’ hand. In part: “Appurtaining [sic] to the said Elisha, to hold to him his heirs and assigns forever/Elisha ought to now be in possession of the premisses [sic]…. and the said Elisha agreeing to said reservation says the defendants said plea is not a sufficient answer to his Declarations.” Adams was admitted to the Massachusetts bar in 1758, and his experience as a lawyer and prolific writer on legal matters served him well in coming decades when he assumed a central role in drafting the Declaration of Independence and arguing for its adoption. In fine condition, with toning along two vertical folds (away from signature; one archivally reinforced on the reverse). The handwriting is crisp and distinct. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
