Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (1737–1791) and a delegate to the Continental Congress. Partly-printed DS, signed “F. Hopkinson,” one page, 8.25 x 3.75, September 12, 1780. Bill of exchange reads, in full, “At Thirty Days Sight of this Third Bill, First, Second and Fourth not paid, pay to John Sparhawk or Order, Eighteen Dollars, in Ninety Livres Tournois, for Interest due on Money borrowed by the United States.” Signed at the conclusion by Hopkinson, and countersigned by Thomas Smith as Commissioner of the Continental Loan-Office in the State of Pennsylvania. In fine condition, with scattered mild toning and some light vertical creases and wrinkles. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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