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Lot #7208
Nathaniel Gorham Document Signed

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Massachusetts delegate (1738-1796) and president to the Continental Congress, who was one of the signers of the United States Constitution. Manuscript DS, signed “Nath. Gorham, Supervisor,” one page, 8 x 10.75, June 30, 1794. Official notice from Nathaniel Gorham to William Webb, the inspector of the Port of Bath: "Above is a Copy of the third section of an Act of Congress passed the 5th of this month—which you will please to make the rule of your conduct respecting the drawback on the exportation of distilled spirits." Signed boldly at the conclusion by Gorham. In very good to fine condition, with a tape repair to a fold split, and an area of seal-related paper loss. From the Collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller.

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