Signer of the Declaration of Independence and a US representative from New York (1734–1821). DS, signed “Wm. Floyd,” one page, 8 x 6, October 25, 1781. In part: “We the Commissioners appointed by the virtue of an Act Entitled An Acct for Procuring moneys on Loan and Clothing for this State passed in March 1781 Do Hereby Certify that the State of New York is Indebted unto Elnathan Parsons of Long Island for Sundry Goods Purchased of him by Messrs John Grenell and John Davis for the use of this State on the 10th day of April 1781 in the Sum of Fourteen pounds and Fourteen shilling in Current money of New York.” Signed at the conclusion by Floyd, and countersigned by Isaac Roosevelt, the great-great-grandfather of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. In very good condition, with a small separation to horizontal fold. Accompanied by an engraved portrait of Roosevelt bearing a facsimile signature. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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