Lot 23
Read, George. Foxed, but bold with vertical and horizontal folds strengthed on verso with tape, several holes at various intersections of the folds--affecting one word. (1733- 1798) American lawyer and Revolutionary leader. Delaware member of the Continental Congress (1774-77) and Signer of the Declaration; Presiding officer, Delaware Constitutional Convention (1776); Judge, US Court of Appeals in admiralty cases (1782-86); delegate to Constitutional Convention (1787); instrumental in causing Delaware to be the first state to ratify the Constituation; US Senator (1789-93); Chief Justice of Delaware (1793-98).
Autograph Notes, not signed One page, Quarto, n.p., n.d. Read herein lists a set of instructions to help him unravel some legal matters. First off, there are 5 inquiries to be made: (1) regarding the number of children Bob Hutchunson left at his death (2) regarding the marital status of one Mary Williams (3) the number of children John Richardson had by "Hanna". (4) Read then reminds himself to inform "Mr. Cock or Peter Morton" that the appointment of certain men who have been selected "to divide the lands" should be opposed. (5) and finally, Read wants to know whether Hutchinson had a will.
Age-yellowing and tape on verso to repair fold creases. Good.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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