Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1725-1777) who also chaired the committee that wrote the Articles of Confederation. Revolutionary War-dated partly-printed DS, signed “John Morton,” one page, 10 x 8.5, July 8, 1776. As Speaker of the Assembly of Pennsylvania, Morton appoints Thomas Wallace as "Adjutant of the fourth Battalion of Associators in the city and liberties of Pennsylvania." In very good condition, with scattered staining, paper loss on the edges affecting some words but not readability, and professional silking to both sides for reinforcement. Of the fifty-six delegates to sign the Declaration of Independence, Morton earns the distinction of being the very first to die, an unfavorable credit which has since made his signature all the more rare and desirable. A remarkable document from mere days after America was born, this is the closest in date to July 4, 1776, of any Declaration signer autograph we have offered.
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