Hopkinson (1737–1791) signed the Declaration of Independence as a delegate from New Jersey. Gilman (1755–1814) was a soldier in the Continental Army and signed the US Constitution as a delegate from New Hampshire. Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “F. Hopkinson” and “Nich’l Gilman,” one page, 8 x 3.75, May 19, 1781. Bill of exchange. In full: “At Thirty Days Sight of this Third Bill, First, Second and Fourth not paid, pay to George Crowninshield or Order, Thirty-six Dollars, in One Hundred and Eighty Livres Tournois, for Interest due on Money borrowed by the United States.” Boldly signed at the conclusion by Hopkinson and Gilman. In very good to fine condition, with some of the writing faded but legible and a few small areas of ink erosion to docketing notations (signatures unaffected). Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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