Lot 1
Floyd, William -- DS by the Signer From New York (1734-1821) Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New York. Autograph document signed "W:m Floyd," one page, oblong 4to, Middletown, June 4, 1781. Signed as a witness for a promissory note: "I do hereby Obligate myself to pay or Cause to be paid all Such sum of Money both principle and Interest in specie as the Bearer Mr. William Phillips shall give his Receipt for on the Back of this obligation, given under my hand the Day and year above written." On the verso, William Phillips acknowledges receipt of £200 on July 24, 1781, toward the obligation with 6% interest. On June 12, 1784, receipt of two years interest is noted, and on April 16, 1785, Josiah Smith signs that he has received £220.14.8 in full discharge of the note. William Floyd is in the top fifteen percent of Signers in scarcity. Estimated Value $2,500 - UP
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