Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia (1741–1804) who later served as that state’s chief justice, governor, and senator. Manuscript DS, signed “Geo Walton,” one page, 8 x 12.5, December 14, 1785. Legal petition to Walton who was then serving as the Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court. In part: “Thomas Wylly, John Tubly, and Samual Langley of the state aforesaid…acknowledged themselves to be held and firmly bound unto your Petitioners in the sum of one thousand Pounds sterling Money…. The said bill of exchange was not paid…but the same to pay hath and still doth refuse to the damage of your Petitioner fifty Pounds…wherefore your Petitioner prays process may issue requiring the said Thomas Wylly, John Tubly and Samuel Langley personally, or by their Attorney to be and appear before Justices of the Supreme Court.” Signed in the lower left by Walton. In very good condition, with professional repair to a complete bisecting horizontal separation, light edge chips, uniform light toning, and some mild mirroring of ink. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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