Lot 14
Morton, John - Autograph Document Signed by a Pennsylvania Signer (1724-77) Member of the Pennsylvania Assembly (1756-76); delegate to the Stamp Act Congress (1765); member of the Continental Congress; and Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Autograph document signed "John Morton" as Sheriff of Chester County, one page, 4 x 9½", [Chester County, Aug. 29, 1769]. Morton writes on the verso of an order to seize the property of a debtor: "By virtue of this Writ to me directed I have seized and Taken in Execution the Messuage Land & premises contained in the Annexed Inquisition which Remains in my hands unsold for want of buyers. So Answers John Mortom Sheriff." Paper loss at lower left corner does not affect Morton's text or signature. Slight seal stains, but otherwise fine. Housed in a custom-made, tri-fold, fine calfskin display measuring 16½ x 11½" (folded). Estimate Value $600 - 800
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