Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey and delegate to the Continental Congress (1730–1781). Rare ADS, signed twice within the text and once at the conclusion, “R: Stockton,” one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.5, May 1762. Lengthy handwritten legal document, in part: “John Short by Richard Stockton his Attorney complains that Whereas the s’d Samuel…did make his certain promissory note in Writing…John Short puts in his place Richard Stockton his Attorney against Samuel Rogers a Plea of Trespass on the case.” In good to very good condition, with a piece of white paper stuck to old residue, and numerous archival tape repairs to edges and split folds, not touching the primary signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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