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Lot #187
James Wilson

Scarce handwritten letter by the signer and Supreme Court justice

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Scarce handwritten letter by the signer and Supreme Court justice

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1742–1798), and one of only six men who signed both the Declaration and the US Constitution. ALS signed “Jas. Wilson,” one page both sides, 7.5 x 12, May 27, 1798. Letter to Hon. William B. Giles. In part: “In compliance with my promise—I presented the Order to Mr. Gray…this Order with your letters have been shewn to Mr. George Miller—with whom I have had sufficient influence to make a sale of his Crop to Messrs. Banks & Hatcher to the amount of about 500 pounds payable in convenient time…I shall be glad if you would think on the subject and on our next interview communicate the most admirable way of adjusting this business rightly between the two Estates, as I find Mr. George Miller much disposed to be circumspect & cautious in the affairs.” In very good condition, with tears and splits to folds and seal-related paper loss. Accompanied by the original address leaf addressed in Wilson’s hand. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs And Artifacts
  • Dates: #473 - Ended April 13, 2016





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