Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Hampshire (1714–1803). Partly-printed DS, signed twice, “Mathew Thornton,” one page, 7.5 x 12.25, March 14, 1770. Deed accomplished in Thornton's hand, signed once within the text and once at the conclusion. In part: "I Mathew Thornton of Londonderry, in the Province of New Hampshire…For and in Consideration of the Sum of Thirty six pounds Lawful Money of said Province, to me in Hand, paid before the Delivery hereof, by Andrew Boyenton of Peterborough Slip (so called) in the Province aforesaid Husbandman, the Receipt whereof I hereby acknowledge…convey and confirm to Him the said Andrew Boyenton, his Heirs and Assigns, forever, all Right, Title, & Possession, I have or may claim, of in & to, the Lot Number twenty four in the fifth Range, in Peterborough Slip, aforesaid, containing one Hundred & twenty acres." In fine condition, with some small old repairs to fold splits on the reverse.
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