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Declaration of Independence: Caesar Rodney

Declaration of Independence: Caesar Rodney

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Declaration of Independence: Caesar Rodney

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware (1728–1784), military officer, Continental Congressman, and President of Delaware. Uncommon autograph DS, signed “Caesar Rodney, Jr.,” one page, 8.25 x 4.25, January 14, 1767. Receipt for a mortgage payment. In full: “Then Paid of John Greer toward the discharge of this Mortgage the Sum of Three pounds Six Shillings & Eight pence for one payment of the principal due the 5th day of June 1766—As also one pound thirteen Shillings & four pence the Interest due the said 5th day of June 1766—on said Mortgage,” with the totals written below. Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet. Central vertical and horizontal folds (horizontal fold bisecting signature), with tape repaired separations to vertical fold on the reverse, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #424 - Ended March 12, 2014





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