Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (1737–1791) who attained additional historical import as one of the designers of the original American flag and the first native-born American composer. Partly-printed DS, signed “F. Hopkinson,” one page, 8.25 x 3.5, September 12, 1780. A sight draft issued to John Spanhawk for “ Eighteen Dollars, in Ninety Livres Tournois, for interest due on Money borrowed by the United States,” signed at the conclusion by Hopkinson as Treasurer of Loans. Light wrinkling and creasing, scalloped left edge, and show-through from endorsement on reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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