Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New York (1734–1821) who served as a member of the Suffolk County Militia early on in the Revolution and served as a delegate to the First Continental Congress. Scallop-topped partly-printed DS, signed “Wm. Floyd,” one page, 15.5 x 19.25, June 12, 1793. A land indenture, in part: “Between William Floyd of Long Island in the County of Suffolk and State of New York Esquire of the first part and Russell Salisbury of the County of Herkimer and State of New York Yeoman—of the other part, Witnesseth, that the said party of the first part for and in consideration of the sum of five shillings to him in hand paid by the said party of the second part…all that Certain lott, piece, or parcel of land situate lying in Herkimer County…containing 117 acres and one quarter.” Signed at the conclusion by Floyd, and countersigned by James Buck, Wil French, and Russell Salisbury. In fine condition, with a small bit of old tape on the reverse lightly showing through. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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