Lot 49
Stone, Thomas (1743-87) Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland. Document Signed ("T. Stone"), 2 pages, filed on May 26, 1772. A legal document regarding ownership of "one tract of land or parcel of plantable land (tobacco), lying and being in Charles County called Landal's Marsh and containing 200 acres…." The parties in the suit are Sarah Yates, represented by Stone, and Michael Branson. Browned with numerous repairs (japan paper) and small areas of paper loss affecting text, the largest being a 1½ x 1¼ in. section at upper right.
On May 15, 1776, Stone voted in favor of drafting a declaration of independence, even though Maryland's delegates had been forbidden to do so (the restriction was lifted in June). He signed the Declaration on Aug. 2, 1776, along with most of the Signers. Stone was on the committee which drafted the Articles of Confederation. He served in the Maryland Senate (1779-85) and then retired to take care of his ill wife and their children.
Stone is very rare.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
Purchased from The Rendells Inc in 1982.
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