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Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, one page, 13 x 8.75, April 16, 1777. As president of the Continental Congress, John Hancock appoints Percival Butler "to be second lieutenant of a Company of foot in the third Pennsylvania Regiment." Prominently signed at the conclusion in ink by John Hancock as president, and countersigned by Charles Thomson as secretary. Mounted to a same-size sheet of cardstock, and professionally restored to very good condition, with staining, toning, and small areas of paper loss, none of which adversely affect the bold signature.
According to the Encyclopedia of the American Revolution, Percival Butler (1760–1821) fought with Morgan at Saratoga and with Wayne against Simcoe at Spencer's Tavern and took part in the siege of Yorktown.
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