Lot 138
Thomson, Charles (1729-1824) Patriot leader and sole the secretary of the Continental Congress (1774-1789); with William Barton he designed the Great Seal of the United States. Autograph Document Signed ("Chas Thomson"), one page, 12½ x 8 in., n.p., July 27, 1796. A document certifying that one Jonathan Ratcliff, who had a horse stolen from him, lived on Thomson's farm, and that Ratcliff recovered the horse the following week from Felix Herbert. Thomson lists Ratcliff's expenses in going to Princeton to recover the horse. Very good; toned and lightly soiled; some edge splits. Boldly penned and signed.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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