Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1721–1793) who was also the only man to also sign the Articles of Association, the Articles of Confederation, and the US Constitution. Partly-printed ADS, signed in the text only“Roger Sherman,” one page, 7.5 x 8.5, October 17, 1791. Land sale document reads, in part: “To all people to whom these presents shall come Greetings. Know ye, That I James Prescot of the City and County of New Haven in the State of Connecticut for and in consideration that Roger Sherman of said City of New Haven Esquire and Rebekah his wife have by their deed of Sale conveyed to me all the Said Rebekah’s right in the real Estate of her father Benjamin Prescot deceased. Do give, grant, Bargain, Sell and confirm unto the Said Rebekah Sherman her heirs and assigns a tract of land Situate in New Salem in the County of Hamshire in the State of Massachusetts, being lot, number Seventy four, in the third division called a one hundred acre lot, which did belong to Benjamin Prescot Esquire late of Danvers in Essex County deceased.” Signed at the conclusion by James Prescott, and witnessed by Christian Lanson and Henry Daggett. At the bottom Sherman also writes: “State of Connecticut, New Haven County October 17th 1791 Personally appeared James Prescot who Signed & Sealed the foregoing Instrument and Acknowledged the Same to be his free act and Deed before me.” Signed at the conclusion by Henry Daggett. In very good condition, with a couple partial separations along horizontal folds, a few small brushes to text, show-through from docketing on reverse, mild toning, with a heavier circle from red wax seal, and a few edge chips. All of Sherman’s writing remains crisp and bold. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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