Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1724–1777). Handwritten endorsement on a 5 x 3 page inlaid to a 6.25 x 3.75 sheet, no date [but circa 1767]. Mortin writes: “Attached money in the Hand of James McGlouchlin, East Caln Township ... John Morton Sheriff.” Faint show-through from partial court document on reverse which, due to the inlaying process, is not visible except when held to a light. The court order reads, in part: “Chester County ss. George the third by the Grace ... faith & c. the Sheriff of Chester County ... County of Philadelphia of ... Province ... by all Singular his goods & Chattel ... there to be held on the thirty first ... of ... various which to him he owes ... Wm. Moore Esqr. at Chester…” Even toning to page, pencil notation to bottom right, and show-through as noted, otherwise fine condition. JSA/John Reznikoff Auction LOA and RRAuction COA.
