American statesman and lawyer (1725–1783) generally known as the originator of the phrase “No taxation without representation.” Manuscript DS, signed “J. Otis,” one page, 7.5 x 9.5, 1754, the top of which is affixed to a larger sheet. Lengthy document, headed “George the Second, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, France and Ireland King, Defender of the Faith…To any Coroner of our County of York or his Deputy,” commanding the summons of “the inhabitants of First Parish in Kittery in our Sd. County of York.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one passing through a single letter of the signature, uniform toning with some scattered heavier spots, some partial separations to the folds, and a rough left edge. RRAuction COA.
