Massachusetts lawyer (1731–1814) who served as one of the prosecutors of British soldiers during the Boston Massacre trial; he later signed the Declaration of Independence. Rare third-person ALS, one page, 4.5 x 4.75, September 4, no year. In full: “Mr. & Mrs. Gerry request the pleasure of…company to dine on Wednesday next, at half after two.” Letter bears an ink collector’s identification notation at the bottom. In very good condition, with partial separation to central horizontal fold repaired with tape to reverse, scattered creases, and the recipient’s name struck through in dark ink. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA.
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