Lot 1042
Clark, Abraham & John Hart. ADS ("Abra. Clark") and countersigned by John Hart, both as delegates of the Continental Congress from New Jersey, 1p, 6¼" x 6¼", n.p., 1776 Mar. 2. Addressed "To Either of the Treasurers appointed by Congress," the document certifies that "Samuel Tucker Esq. attended the sitting of Congress in October last twenty six days, the Committee of Safety at Prince Town in January six days and this sitting Thirty five days making in all sixty seven days for which he is to receive twenty pounds two shillings…." Small areas of paper loss at lower edge and one at right margin, none affecting text or signatures; one closed archival repair on verso of upper right corner. Tucker signed in receipt on the verso. Boldly written and signed by two New Jersey signers of the Declaration of Independence just four months before they would place their names on that historic document.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 5,000.
Sotheby's, March 27, 1985, Lot 252.
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