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JOSEPH ANDERSON - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED 03/12/1830 - HFSID 270815Document signed twice by Joseph Anderson as U.S. Comptroller, dated March 12, 1830, addressed to Joshua Carpenter. Includes a printed text regarding the Marine Hospital account, with both signatures and a frank. Contains historical significance related to Anderson's military and political career.Price: $750.00
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JOHN BROOKS - DOCUMENT SIGNED 06/13/1822 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 254648Document signed by John Brooks as Governor of Massachusetts, dated June 13, 1822, and countersigned by Alden Bradford as Secretary. It commissions George Lane as Lieutenant in the Artillery Battalion, detailing militia service in the Commonwealth.
Price: $440.00
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MARTIN DE MAYORGA - DOCUMENT SIGNED 07/09/1782 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 294531Document signed by Martin de Mayorga as Viceroy of New Spain and "De Croix" as Commander of the Northern Provinces, dated July 9, 1782. It calls for increased saltpeter collection to support gunpowder production for various cities.
Sale Price $1,350.00
$1,600.00
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MARTIN DE MAYORGA - DOCUMENT SIGNED 12/14/1779 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 294529Document signed proclamation forbidding trade with England, bearing Martin de Mayorga’s autograph with paraph below his printed signature as Viceroy of New Spain, and “De Croix” signed by Teodoro de Croix as Commander of the Northern Provinces in 1779 and 1780.
Price: $1,600.00
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MAJOR GENERAL HENRY DEARBORN - DOCUMENT SIGNED 11/30/1810 - HFSID 265838Document certifying the Schooner Kuthy of Boston, signed by Henry Dearborn as "H. Dearborn/Collector" on November 30, 1810, in Boston. Dearborn served in the Revolutionary War and was Jefferson's Secretary of War, later becoming the second Collector of the Port of Boston.
Sale Price $995.00
$1,200.00
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WILLIAM EDMOND - DOCUMENT SIGNED 6/1791 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 1957Document signed by William Edmond as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives and Peter Colt as Treasurer, dated June 1791. It acknowledges receipt of eight pounds and four schillings for Edmond's service in the General Assembly.
Sale Price $385.00
$460.00
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CHIEF JUSTICE OLIVER ELLSWORTH - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED 03/27/1777 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 156791Manuscript document signed by Oliver Ellsworth as "O Ellsworth" and Ezekiel Williams as "Ez: Williams" authorizing payment to Captain Jeremiah Halsey, addressed to "Jno. Laurence Esq. Treasurer" and dated March 27, 1777 in Hartford. Ellsworth later became the third Chief Justice of the United States.
Price: $1,250.00
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CHIEF JUSTICE OLIVER ELLSWORTH - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED 04/01/1777 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 76213Document manuscript from May 22, 1777, signed by Oliver Ellsworth as "O Ellsworth" and Ezekiel Williams as "Ez. Williams" with title "Com", and additionally signed on the verso by Colonel Noadiah Hooker, authorizing payment of £8.3.0.
Sale Price $795.00
$950.00
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WILLIAM GREENE - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT TWICE SIGNED - HFSID 262762Autograph document signed by William Greene as Governor of Rhode Island, dated June 24, 1783. The document includes a payment for storage and indicates receipt of payment. Greene was the first Associate Justice of the Rhode Island Superior Court.
Price: $1,000.00
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WILLIAM GREENE - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED 05/04/1784 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 262763Manuscript signed by William Greene as Governor of Rhode Island, dated May 4, 1784, granting power of attorney to Samuel Ward. Also signed by Mary Johnston and witnessed by Mary Ward and Caty Greene, with a red wax remnant.
Price: $1,400.00
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JOHN HANCOCK - DOCUMENT UNSIGNED 10/02/1762 - HFSID 281338Document filled out by John Hancock for his uncle's import/export business in 1762, detailing a shipment on the ship Lucy. It is unsigned and offers insight into Hancock's early life before inheriting the business.
Price: $3,000.00
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GENERAL JEDIDIAH HUNTINGTON - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED 1813 - HFSID 251252Autograph document signed by Jedediah Huntington, titled "Jed Huntington Collector", certifying the status of a privateer in 1813. Prewritten but not filled out, detailing Huntington's duties as Collector of Customs during the War of 1812.
Sale Price $425.00
$500.00
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GENERAL JEDIDIAH HUNTINGTON - DOCUMENT SIGNED 02/20/1790 - HFSID 1948Document signed by Jedediah Huntington as Connecticut State Treasurer, dated February 20, 1790. Signature appears as "J Huntington". It certifies that Deacon Benjamin Chaplin lodged Army Notes valued at £145.166.6, reflecting post-Revolution financial practices.
Price: $500.00
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GENERAL JEDIDIAH HUNTINGTON - DOCUMENT SIGNED 04/09/1789 - HFSID 1947Document signed by Jedidiah Huntington as Treasurer of Connecticut, dated April 9, 1789. It includes a payment order for seven pounds, ten shillings, with Huntington's signature "Jed. Huntington" and additional annotations. Signed also by the Comptroller.
Sale Price $245.00
$300.00
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KING WILLIAM IV - DOCUMENT FRAGMENT SIGNED - HFSID 155093Fragment from a document signed by King William IV, featuring the inscription "William R" and captioned "By His Majesty's Command/Lieutenant in the Corps of Royal Marines". Signed under his command, the fragment showcases his royal authority and historical significance.
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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ANDREW KINGSBURY - DOCUMENT MULTI-SIGNED 05/30/1794 - HFSID 1956Document consists of a collection of debenture receipts paid by the treasurer of Connecticut, signed by Andrew Kingsbury in brown ink. It includes six receipts on one sheet and an attached note referencing payment for attendance at the General Assembly in 1794.
Sale Price $375.00
$450.00
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THOMAS MELVILL - DOCUMENT SIGNED 10/14/1825 - HFSID 251256Document signed "Tho Melvill" as Naval-Officer, dated October 14, 1824, attesting to the cargo of the brig Charles. Includes an embossed seal from the District of Boston and Charlestown Custom House. Melvill participated in the Boston Tea Party.
Price: $1,100.00
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THOMAS MIFFLIN - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED 12/02/1793 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 259190Land grant signed by Tho Mifflin as Governor of Pennsylvania and A.J. Dallas as Secretary on December 2, 1793. Document grants land to Dr. Adam Kuhn, referencing payments made and detailing a tract named 'Charlton' in Northumberland County.
Price: $1,600.00
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ROBERT MORRIS - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT UNSIGNED 08/12/1797 WITH PETER LOHRA - HFSID 1770Partly printed document signed by Peter Lohra N. P. on August 12, 1797, in Philadelphia. The document details a protest against the nonpayment of a promissory note, notarized with a seal. Robert Morris, a key figure in early American finance, is mentioned.
Sale Price $1,350.00
$1,600.00
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PRIME MINISTER FREDERICK NORTH (GREAT BRITAIN) - DOCUMENT SIGNED 04/11/1764 - HFSID 23869Manuscript document signed by Lord North, dated April 11, 1764, authorizing payment to Robert Cholmondeley for unpaid annuities. North, British Prime Minister during the American Revolution, is noted for his controversial policies. Item encapsulated, with various imperfections affecting the document.
Price: $1,800.00
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EPHRAIM PAGE - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED 04/16/1784 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 1954Manuscript document signed by "Eliphalet Terry" and "Ephraim Paige" on April 16, 1784, certifying Asa Hall's service in the Continental Army. Paige served as a captain, and both were selectmen of Enfield, Connecticut.
Sale Price $325.00
$400.00
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NATHANIEL PEABODY - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED 05/10/1804 - HFSID 251260Autograph document signed by Nathaniel Peabody in Atkinson, New Hampshire, in 1804, addressing William Simpson, Esq. He is requesting assistance in settling his debts. The document features the signature "N Peabody" and includes various handwritten notations.
Sale Price $625.00
$750.00
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NATHANIEL PEABODY - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED 02/07/1797 - HFSID 251261Manuscript document signed by "Nath. S. Peabody" and "Jabez Parsons", detailing credit extended to Peabody for a total of $5,424.20 in 1797. It includes itemizations of purchases, primarily horses and equestrian equipment, from 1794.
Sale Price $625.00
$750.00
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GENERAL TIMOTHY PICKERING - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED 02/08/1783 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 74731Document signed by Timothy Pickering stating receipt of money for carting clothing and wood, co-signed by William Swart's mark and witnessed by Peter Anspach. Dated February 8, 1783, it includes details about the transaction.
Price: $1,400.00
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GENERAL TIMOTHY PICKERING - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED 05/02/1783 - HFSID 55197Document signed by Timothy Pickering, dated May 2, 1783, stating receipt of funds for forage rations. Signed by Willm Perkins, Major of Massachusetts Artillery. Pickering served as Quartermaster General and held several key governmental positions.
Price: $1,400.00
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GENERAL TIMOTHY PICKERING - AUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED IN TEXT 02/05/1783 - HFSID 273150Autograph document signed by Timothy Pickering as "Tim. Pickering" on February 5, 1783. The document details a receipt for payment and includes an illustration of Pickering. He was a significant figure in early American government, serving in various high-ranking positions.
Price: $1,100.00
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GENERAL TIMOTHY PICKERING - DOCUMENT SIGNED 01/13/1795 - HFSID 280868Document signed by Timothy Pickering as Secretary of War in 1795, authorizing payment to U.S. Treasurer Samuel Meredith. Dated January 13, 1795, titled "No. 29/ To Lt. Simon Geddes", it includes ink notations on the verso.
Price: $3,000.00
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RALPH POMEROY - DOCUMENT SIGNED 02/15/1790 - HFSID 1971Document signed by Ralph Pomeroy, serving as Comptroller, certifying Stephen Lackwood's entitlement to receive "the Sum of FIVE SCHILLINGS Lanful Money" from state funds on February 15, 1790. Pomeroy's signature is included, with additional handwritten notes.
Sale Price $250.00
$325.00
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JOSEPH SPENCER - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED 10/08/1788 - HFSID 250734Manuscript and autographed documents include a signed pay order by Joseph Spencer and a document signed by Eleazer Wales with Samuel Wyllys co-signing as auditor. Both items relate to financial transactions for the State of Connecticut.
Sale Price $675.00
$800.00
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MAJOR GENERAL WALTER STEWART - MANUSCRIPT DOCUMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1794 - HFSID 250735Manuscript document signed by Walter Stewart as Inspector, addressed to Isaac Milnor, detailing a financial transaction from April to June 1794. The signature reads "W Stewart". Docketed on verso with payment details, highlighting Stewart's military background.
Sale Price $845.00
$1,000.00
