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John Wentworth, Jr

John Wentworth, Jr

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John Wentworth, Jr

Lawyer (1745-1787) who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress for New Hampshire and a signer of the Articles of Confederation. ALS signed “John Wentworth, Jnr,” one page on two adjoining sheets, 4.25 x 7.25, June 14, 1773. Wentworth contacts George King of Portsmouth. In part: “I had not an opportunity when last in town to call at your office as I intended—I therefore send the money to pay the entry of the complaint.” Professionally inlaid into a larger page. In very good condition, with mild toning, soiling, and a complete split along the hinge of the adjacent address panel, and a circular area of thin paper to the adjacent panel. RRAuction COA.

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  • Dates: #373 - Ended July 13, 2011