Lot 2
Carroll, Charles - Autograph Note Signed by the only Catholic Signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1832) Signer of the Declaration of Independence; member of the Continental Congress. He was the only Catholic Signer, the longest lived, and the last surviving Signer. Autograph note signed "Ch. Carroll of Carrollton," one page with holograph address on verso, 9½ x 8", Doughoregan Manor near Baltimore, June 28, 1824. The 87-year-old Carroll writes, "Mr. Foster is requested to put into the post office the inclosed letter." The letter referred to is not present. Carroll wrote the address in his hand, "To Captain Francis Foster / Baltimore." Some toning and discoloration; seal torn from right margin was kept and taped to left edge of paper; wax remnant from seal is present on address leaf. Two horizontal fold splits do not affect text or signature and are easily repaired. Carroll's writing is shaky from old age but still bold. Estimate Value $1,200 - 1,500
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