Massachusetts merchant and politician (1752–1823) who was appointed but declined to be the first secretary of the Navy. Partial partly-printed DS, one page, 6.5 x 4, January 3, 1789. Conclusion of a document signed by the directors of an unidentified corporation: George Cabot, George Dodge, Andrew Cabot, Edward Pulling, and Joseph Lee. Affixed to a slightly larger sheet. In very good condition, with intersecting folds and show-through from writing to reverse and adhesive. RR Auction COA.
