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Lot #143
Delaware: Caesar Rodney

Handwritten in 1776 by the Declaration’s heroic tiebreaker

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Handwritten in 1776 by the Declaration’s heroic tiebreaker

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware (1728–1784) who famously rode his horse 80 miles non-stop to break the deadlock within the Delaware delegation to vote in favor of independence on July 2, 1776. ADS, signed “Caesar Rodney,” one page, 10 x 3, March 2, 1776. Financial document, in part: “I have Rec’d of Ezikiel Cowgill the sum of fifty pounds principal, and the sum of Twenty three pounds, one Shilling and Ten pence Interest in full.” Professionally inlaid into a larger sheet and in very good to fine condition, with a complete central vertical separation repaired on the reverse. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs And Artifacts
  • Dates: #491 - Ended January 11, 2017





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