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. Partly-printed DS, signed “Rob. Treat Paine,” one page, 7.75 x 6, June 3, 1767. Memorandum issued in the hand of Paine as Justice of the Peace, ordering a defendant to appear in court, in part: “Silas Aldrich of Easton…Labourer…shall Personally appear before the Judges…at the Court of General Sessions of the Peace…to answer…the complaint of Silene Pettigal…for begetting her with Child of a Bastard Child.” Signed at the conclusion by Paine. Removably encapsulated in a mylar sleeve. In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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