Nixon (1733–1808), an officer in the Revolutionary War, gave the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 1776. ALS, one page, 4.75 x 7, May 8, 1782. Nixon writes to a lawyer named Nichols. In full: “If you cannot obtain an order from Counsil, you could oblige me by sending a Certificate or some Official Paper showing that the Amount is approved & passed.” In very good condition, with usual folds, mild toning and soiling, seal-related loss to blank lower portion of sheet, and light show-through from notations on reverse. R&R COA.
