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Declaration of Independence: Francis Hopkinson

Declaration of Independence: Francis Hopkinson

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Declaration of Independence: Francis Hopkinson

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (1737–1791) who attained additional historical import as one of the designers of the original American flag and the first native-born American composer. Partly-printed DS, signed “F. Hopkinson,” one page, 8.25 x 4.5, November 22, 1780. Document requesting payment: “At Thirty Days Sight of this Fourth Bill, First, Second and Third not paid, pay to Herman Brimmer or Order, Twelve Dollars, in Sixty Livres Tournois, for Interest due on Money borrowed by the United States,” countersigned by “Nath Appleton,” Commissioner of the Continental Loan-Office in the State of Massachusetts. Horizontal separation lightly affecting one letter of the signature, light creasing, uniform toning, a spot of soiling at the bottom edge, irregularly trimmed edges, a cancellation cut, and some light ink erosion, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

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  • Dates: #381 - Ended January 18, 2012





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