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Lot #144
Francis Hopkinson

Francis Hopkinson

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Francis Hopkinson

Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “F: Hopkinson,” one page, 8.25 x 3.75, March 31, 1779. United States bill of exchange, in part: "At Thirty Days Sight of this Third Bill, First, Second and Fourth not paid, pay to Christian Lour or Order, Sixty Dollars, in Three Hundred Livres Tournois, for Interest due on Money borrowed by the United States." Crisply signed in the lower right by Hopkinson as treasurer of loans. Also countersigned in the lower left by Thomas Smith, commissioner of the Continental Loan Office of Pennsylvania. Endorsed on the reverse by Christian Laur, John Benezet and William Bingham. In fine condition, with endorsements showing through from the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs And Artifacts
  • Dates: #495 - Ended March 15, 2017





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