American Revolutionary soldier (1740–1815) who helped organize the “Quaker Blues,” a company of volunteers. After the war Biddle served as a U.S. marshal in Pennsylvania and made his living as a Philadelphia importer. Manuscript DS, signed twice “Clement Biddle,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 10.75 x 17, October 19, 1788. An indenture for a parcel of land in Philadelphia. Biddle has signed at the bottom of the second page and again at the conclusion of the document. In very good condition, with intersecting folds (a few small holes and tears; vertical fold through first name of final signature), light edge wear and soiling touching bottom of first signature, and mild scattered wrinkling and faint staining. The final signature is large, clear, and otherwise unaffected by any faults. R&R COA.
