Lot 214
Stockton, Richard (1730-81) Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph Document Signed twice, once ("Richd Stockton") at the end and once in full in the text, New Jersey Supreme Court (filed November term 1769), 1½ pp folio (one sheet). Stockton writes as attorney for Abraham Causee and Jonathan Combs, administrators of the estate of Martha Wilkins, deceased, defending them against a charge of trespass brought by William Wilkins. Light toning and soiling; small area of paper loss at right margin affects two letters; otherwise, Very Good.
Stockton is in the very rare group of signers, being a 4 out of 5 in rarity. Richard Stockton practiced law in New Jersey. He was a member of the executive council of New Jersey (1768-76), an associate justice of the New Jersey supreme court (1774-76), and served in the Continental Congress in 1776.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
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