Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1742–1798), and one of only six men who signed both the Declaration and the US Constitution. In 1789, he became one of the original nine justices appointed by Washington to the Supreme Court. ADS, signed in the text, one page, 8 x 10.75, June 28, 1782. Document reads, in part: “We and each of us promise to pay on or before the first Day of August next to James Wilson or his Order the sum of one hundred and forty pounds Pennsylvania currency.” Reverse bears a docketing notation in Wilson’s hand which reads, “Received twenty two pounds and ten shillings in part of the within Note. James Wilson.” In very good condition, with partial separations along intersecting folds, with one fold through a single letter of signature, a few pinholes of paper loss, and scattered toning. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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