Signer of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of Pennsylvania. He was appointed a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1775 to replace a member of the Pennsylvania delegation who refused to support independence. He arrived too late to vote for independence, but in time to sign the Declaration of Independence. He returned to Pennsylvania in March of 1777 to serve as Supreme Council of his state, but retired due to ill health after only six weeks in the office. DS, signed at the conclusion “Geo. Taylor,” one page, 6.5 x 4, September 13, 1765. Document reads, “I George Taylor of Eastown in Northampton courtly do promise to pay Hugh Roberts, Treasurer of the Pennsylvania Hospital, or his successor in the said trust, the sum of twenty pounds current money of Pennsylvania, with lawful interest for the same, on or before the first day of April next ensuing. To the which Payment well and truly to be made, I do bind myself, my Heirs, Executors, and Administrators, in the penal sum of forty pound money aforesaid.” In very good condition, with a light overall shade of toning, wax seal remnants to left edge and a couple minor repairs to top corners. Pennsylvania Hospital was founded by Benjamin Franklin in 1751 and was the first hospital in America. A previous Taylor sold was a somewhat unimportant legal document and fetched nearly $30,000 in an April 2005 auction. A most pristine example of this difficult to obtain Signer. LOA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
