Lot 32
Dickinson, John -- 1784 Document Signed as President of Pennsylvania (1732-1808) Delegate to the Continental Congress (1774-76) from Pennsylvania; called the "penman of the Revolution." His "Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania, to the Inhabitants of the British Colonies," helped turn opinion against the Townshend Acts (1767). He helped prepare the first draft of the Articles of Confederation but voted against the Declaration of Independence (1776) because he still hoped for conciliation with the British, but he later served in the Pennsylvania militia, rising to the rank of brigadier general.
Partly-printed document signed as President of Pennsylvania, 12 x 14¾", Philadelphia, Sept, 7, 1784. Appointing William McIlvaine and John Praul Justices of the Peace in Bucks County. Also signed "James Trimble for John Armstrong, junr. Secry" and recorded by John Hart (not the New Jersey Signer), with his paper and wax seal. Dickinson signed below the large state seal at upper left; prongs are folded and tip of one is missing. Numerous tape repairs to folds on verso. Condition is good to very good. Estimate Value $250 - UP
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