Massachusetts lawyer (1731–1814) who served as one of the prosecutors of British soldiers during the Boston Massacre trial; he later signed the Declaration of Independence. Manuscript DS, signed “R. T. Paine,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 7.75 x 12.25, February 15, 1771. Lengthy legal document signed on a panel on the last page beneath a statement in another hand: “Caleb Hopkins comes and defends…he never promised the plaint in manner and form as the plaint declares.” Crudely tape-repaired partial separations along intersecting folds, complete separation to adjoining hinge, chipping and small tears to edges, and show-through from writing to opposing sides, otherwise very good condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA.
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