Lot 40
Franklin, William -- Marriage Certificate Signed by Benjamin Franklin's Son As Governor of New Jersey (1730-1813) American soldier, attorney, colonial administrator and the acknowledged illegitimate son of Benjamin Franklin. Franklin was a steadfast Loyalist throughout the American Revolutionary War, while his father was a Patriot, causing an irreconcilable break between them. Document signed ("Wm. Franklin") as Colonial Governor of New Jersey, one page, 8 x 12"., Burlington, New Jersey, Dec. 11, 1770. A certificate of marriage between Aron Mershon and Mary Pearson, with decorative calligraphy accomplished in black ink. Age toned; some chipping around the edges and a couple of small holes at fold intersections. Slight fold separation at left edge barely touches the top of the "W" in the bold signature, which looks amazingly like his father's. Estimate Value $800 - UP
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