Lot 239
Thomson, Charles. 1729-1824) First and only secretary of the Continental Congress (1774-1789); he was chosen to notify Washington of his election to the Presidency. Autograph Document Signed "Cha. Thomson," 1 page, 12½ x 8 in. (Lower Merion, Penn.), July 27, 1796. A bill for the recovery of a horse stolen from Jonathan Fatcliff (signed with his mark) who lived on Thomson's farm, and recovered with the help of Felix Herbert of Princeton. The expenses of $73.39 are for travel to Philadelphia to search for the horse, advertising, and going to Princeton to claim and recover the horse. Thomson certified that "…the above signed Jonathan Ratcliff who lives on my farm had a horse stolen out of the pasture on the night of the 7th of this month July…." Written on laid, watermarked paper; some pin holes at folds, uneven margins, and light toning and foxing, else very good.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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