American statesman (1722–1803) and signer of the Declaration of Independence from Massachusetts who was one of the organizers of the Boston Tea Party and one of his state’s most ardent supporters of the patriotic cause. Manuscript DS, signed “S. Adams Presidt,” one page, 7.25 x 4.5, February 26, 1785. Document concerning a motion in the state congress to be sent to the Massachusetts representatives in the Continental Congress. In full: “Read & accepted with a further Amendment at C & thereupon Ordered that the Secretary be directed to make out a fair & attested Copy of the foregoing Instructions and forward them to the Delegates from this Commonwealth in Congress.” Adams signs at the conclusion as president of the Massachusetts senate, and also making a couple of handwritten corrections to the text. In very good condition, with a couple professional repairs on reverse to small tears or separations, scattered light toning, intersecting folds, and side and bottom edges on reverse lined with new paper. Document is housed in a folio-sized blue half-morocco and cloth clamshell case, with spine gilt. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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