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CHARLES CARROLL OF CARROLLTON

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CHARLES CARROLL OF CARROLLTON

<b>19.</b> <b>CHARLES CARROLL OF CARROLLTON</b>
<hr align=left size=5 width=33% color=#778899>(1737-1832). Called Charles Carroll of Carrollton after the manor house and estate presented him by his father. American patriot; the last surviving <b>Signer</b> of the 56 who signed the Declaration of Independence; elected to Continental Congress; member of the commission appointed by that Congress to induce Canada to join in the war against England (1776), a venture which failed; senator from Maryland. Partly printed ADS, a bank check drawn on the Office of Discount and Deposit, Baltimore, Jan 3, 1829. Payable to “<i>Mrs. Catharine Harper</i>” in the amount of $600. Boldly signed “<i>Ch. Carroll of Carrollton</i>” and completed by the elder former senator. Two cut cancellations present without paper loss; top edge tipped to mount; else Fine example. Nicely mounted beneath attractive lithograph under window mat. Very nice. Ready for framing.

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