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GEORGE READ (1733-98)

GEORGE READ (1733-98)
Signer of Declaration of Independence & the U.S. Constitution, a vigorous upholder of the Rights of Small States. DS, 1p, June 26, 1784, 8"X4", acknowledging receipt of payment. Signed on verso of a DS, from John Baning of the Legislative Council, to the Treasurer of Delaware, ordering payment to Read for "eleven pounds of the publick money." At this date George Read served on Legislative Council of Delaware. Minor toning, o/w VG.

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