Lot 344
Floyd, William (1734-1821) American Revolutionary War leader; Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New York. He was a member of the First Continental Congress (1774 - 1776) and the first U.S. Congress (1780-1791). ADS ("W:m Floyd"), 1p, 6¾" x 8", n.p. [New York], 1781 May 31. A promissory note in Floyd's hand:
"For value Recd I do promise to pay or Cause to be paid unto Mr. Jonathan Nicoll Havens of Shelter Island the sum of Three hundred pound New York currency in Specie at the End of one Year from this Date with Interest of Seven percent per annum fromthe twenty third of May Instant untill paid, as witness my hand. W:m Floyd." Witnessed by John Grenell. Notes on the verso record the payment of the note.
Fine; light age toning and minor show-through from notes on verso. William Floyd is among the rare group of Signers. A desirable document.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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