Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware (1733-1798). Twice-signed ADS, signed "George Read" and “Geo: Read, Att'y P. Defend'r,” one page, 7.75 x 3.5, no date. Legal document, which reads: "John Jones…and the s'd Abraham Vandergrifth by George Read his Attorney specially Constituted Comes & Confesses Judgment to the Plaintiff John Jones for the ass'd Sum of 100 Hundred and fourteen Pounds thirteen Shillings and four pence lawful Money of the Government of the Counties of New Castle, Kent & Sussex ass'd with Costs of Suit and Release of Errors." Signed within the text and at the conclusion by Read. In very good to fine condition, with tape repairs on the back to two fold separations. From the collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller.
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