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Matthew Thornton (1714 – June 24, 1803) was an Irish-born signer of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of New Hampshire. Thornton was born in Ireland in 1714 to James and Elizabeth Thornton, who were Scots-Irish. At the time of the Siege of Derry in 1689, James Thornton lived on a farm within a mile of Londonderry and this is where Matthew was probably born. In 1716, Thornton’s family immigrated to North America when he was three years old, settling first in Wiscasset, Maine. On July 11, 1722, the community was attacked by Native Americans. James and Elizabeth Thornton fled from their burning home with Matthew, moving shortly thereafter to Worcester, Massachusetts. Thornton completed studies in medicine at Leicester. He became a physician and established a medical practice in Londonderry, New Hampshire. He was appointed as a surgeon for the New Hampshire Militia troops in an expedition against Fortress Louisbourg in 1745. He served in the New Hampshire Provincial Assembly from 1758 to 1762, had royal commissions as justice of the peace, and served as colonel in the militia from 1775 until his resignation in 1779.
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Declaration of Independence Signer Matthew Thornton Twice-Signed Document From 1769 as Justice of the Peace
Twice-signed document by Matthew Thornton, member of the Continental Congress from New Hampshire, medical doctor, and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Thornton here signs in his capacity as Justice of the Peace, dated 17 June 1769. Document concerns a land agreement between two individuals residing in Henniker and Weare, New Hampshire. Measures 7.5″ x 12″. Archival tape to verso. Very good condition. Sold for $675.
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The following are some documents we have sold that were autographed by other Declaration of Independence signers:
John Hancock Signs a Document in 1793, The Last Year of His Life — for a Bounty on Hemp
John Hancock document signed as Governor of Massachusetts. The founding father signs his original ”John Hancock” for one of the last times, in Boston on 7 June 1793, just months before his death. Payment to one Mace Tisdale is ordered for a bounty on hemp in this partially-printed document. The fields are filled in by an unknown hand, and Secretary John Avery countersigns. Included in the lot is a 24 October 1794 autograph note signed by Tisdale to treasurer Thomas Davis, assigning the bounty to a David West. A red wax seal remnant is present with receipt signature to verso. Measures 7.5” x 9”. Single page document is in very good condition with toning and separation to fold. Hancock’s signature was not only the most attractive to grace the Declaration of Independence, it was the first, given his role as President of the Second Continental Congress. Sold for $5,407.
One of the Rarest Declaration of Independence Signers, Joseph Hewes Document Signed
Declaration of Independence signer, Joseph Hewes document signed with his full name, ”Joseph Hewes”, one of the rarest Signers. Guided by his Quaker beliefs, Hewes was actually not in favor of revolution against England, but supported independence as North Carolina’s representative to the Continental Congress. Dated 6 March 1775, partially printed legal document is additionally signed by Thomas Jones (who fills in portions of the document), Walter Ferguson, Robert Smith, Andrew Little, and Charles Bondfield. Document reads in part, ”NORTH-CAROLINA. / Know all men by their presents, that Mr. Walter Ferguson, Joseph Hewes, Robert Smith, Andrew Little & Charles Bondfield, all of Edenton in the Provence…are held and firmly bound unto Josiah Martin Esq. Governor Captain General & Commanding Chief…in the full and just sum of ten thousand pounds Proclamation Money; to be paid to the said Governor his successors or assigns: to the which payment well and truly be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, and administrators, jointly and severally, firmly, by these Presents. Sealed with our seals and dated this 6th Day of March Anno Dom. 1775.” Single page measures 7” x 12”. Light uniform toning and minimal creasing, overall in near fine condition given age, with bold handwriting. Sold for $4,375.
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John Morton signed document as Speaker of the Pennsylvania Assembly. Less than one week before he penned his name to the Declaration of Independence, he signs ”John Morton”, appointing Edward Bird to the position of Lieutenant Colonel of the First Battalion of Associators for Berks County. Single page folio document measures 13″ x 8.5″. Foxing, toning, edge wear and minimal separation to folds. In very good condition overall. Sold for $2,520.
Declaration of Independence Signer John Penn Document Signed
Document signed by John Penn, founding father and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Dated 4 May 1774 from North Carolina, sheriff’s department document is signed, ”J. Penn” to verso. Measures 7.5” x 6.25”. Separation starting along folds, dampstaining to top edge, pencil note with arrow pointing to signature and scattered tape repairs. Overall very good given age. Sold for $1,719.
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