Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1707-1785) who served as the colony's governor in the 1750s and 1760s. Partly-printed DS, signed “Step. Hopkins,” one page, 12.5 x 8, May 12, 1755. As governor of Rhode Island, Stephen Hopkins appoints Israel Sayles as “Captain of the first Company, or Train’d Band, of the Town of Glocester in the County of Providence in the Colony aforesaid…in His Majesty’s Name, George the Second.” Signed at the conclusion by Hopkins, and countersigned by Thomas Ward as secretary. The original paper seal remains affixed to the upper left corner. In very good to fine condition, with some fold splits and edge loss, none of which affects the signature.
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