Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (1737-1791) who is also known as the designer of the first official American flag. Revolutionary War-dated partly-printed DS, signed "F. Hopkinson," one page, 8.5 x 3.75, February 15, 1779. An international currency exchange document, in part: "At Thirty Days Sight of this Third Bill, First, Second, and Fourth not paid, pay to James Wharton or Order, One Hundred and Twenty Dollars, in Six Hundred Livres Tournois, for Interest due on Money borrowed by the United States." Signed at the conclusion by Hopkinson as treasurer of loans and countersigned by Thomas Smith as commissioner of the Continental Loan-Office of Pennsylvania. Double-matted with an engraving and nameplate to an overall size of 21.5 x 13. In fine condition.
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