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Lot #172
George Clymer

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Description

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1739-1813) who served as the first president of the Philadelphia Bank. ALS signed “Geo. Clymer,” one page, 7.5 x 9, no date. Letter to "M. Coxe," in full: "As I cannot very precisely ascertain Captain Humphrey's residence I shall take the course of writing Gen. Hand by post—this I think more advisable too from the passage in his letter which intimates an intention of coming here himself with the representation of the case as he shall collect it—in the case he bring Captain Humphreys with him, and I think it may be useful they should be together." Reverse side features an ownership stamp from the famed Max Thorek Collection. In very good to fine condition, with short tears along the right edge, and light show-through from old repairs on the back. From the collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller. From the collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #585 - Ended June 10, 2020





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