Lot 13
Morris, Lewis - 1784 Document Signed by a New York Signer (1726-89) Member of the Continental Congress (1775-77) and Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Document signed, "Lewis Morris," 1½ pages, 4½ x 8", [New York], May 12, 1784. Statement signed by Pierre Van Cortlandt (first Lieutenant Governor of New York and President of the New York State Constitutional Convention) acknowledging Morris' attendance at the New York State Senate "as a member from the 24th January to the 12th day of May 94 days and 2 Travelling days 96 days…£76.16." On the verso Morris acknowledges receipt of the amount due him. Both signatures are bold. Housed in a custom-made, tri-fold, fine calfskin display measuring 16½ x 11½" (folded). Estimate Value $700 - 900
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