New Jersey statesman and a signer of the United States Constitution (1745–1806) who was an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court and the second governor of New Jersey. Rare partly-printed DS as governor of New Jersey, signed “Wm. Paterson,” one page, 13.25 x 8.5, Burlington, New Jersey, February 2, 1792. Governor Paterson approves the authenticity of “the last Will and Testament of John Wilkins late of the City of Burlington.” Signed at the conclusion by Paterson. The upper left corner with the embossed seal is folded over. Attached to the document is a manuscript copy of Wilkins' will dated at Burlington on February 20, 1786. In very good to fine condition, with light stains and edge wear. William Paterson is one of the rarest signers of the United States Constitution, and this is a fine example of his autograph.
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