Friend of Benjamin Franklin and delegate to the First Continental Congress who later became a Loyalist and returned to Britain (1731-1803). Manuscript DS, signed “Jos. Galloway,” one page, 10.75 x 7.25, July 27, 1761. Legal document. In part: “Upon the whole, the difference between these cases and that under consideration is shortly: 1. In Kerry and Derrick, there are express words that show the devisors intent…2. In Mandy and Mandy there are words still more strong to prove his design to dispose of all his worldly estate…3. In Mandy & Mandy the heir was expressly disinherited.” Neatly housed in an archival hardcover folder with slipcase. In fine condition.
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