Lot 796
Stone, Thomas (1743-87) Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland. 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.
Very rare autograph document signed ("T. Stone") twice, once in the text, 2 pp, 8¾ x 7¼", Charles County, 1771. Over 500 words in Stone's hand, acting as attorney for plaintiffs James and Robert Buchanan regarding a suit with Justinian Cooksey. Letter is inlaid; some tears, loss of a few words in text, expertly repaired. Material in Stone's hand is exceedingly rare. This auction house sold a document signed for over $5400 in July of 2011. The present document is entirely in Stone's hand.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000.
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