Physician and signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1729-1795) who served as that state's governor from 1790 to 1794. Partly-printed ADS, signed twice, "Josiah Bartlett," one page, 7.5 x 12.25, February 18, 1779. Land agreement between John Judkins, John Calef, and Samuel Philbrick, all of Kingstown in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, filled out entirely in Josiah Bartlett's hand. In part: "I John Judkins…For and in Consideration of the Sum of fifty Pounds, truly paid by John Calef Esqr and Samuel Philbrick yeoman…the Receipt whereof I do hereby acknowledge have given, granted, bargained, sold…Two certain pieces of Land lying & being in Kingstown." Signed twice at the conclusion by Bartlett, both as a witness and as justice of the peace. In very good condition, with a few old tape repairs, and nearly complete (repairable) separations along the fragile intersecting folds.
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