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Declaration of Independence: Robert Treat Paine

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Declaration of Independence: Robert Treat Paine

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Auction Date:2013 May 15 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
Massachusetts lawyer (1731–1814) who served as one of the prosecutors of British soldiers during the Boston Massacre trial; he later signed the Declaration of Independence. DS, signed “R. T. Paine,” one page, 7.75 x 7.25, September 1777. A legal brief summarizing the judgment against Daniel Sevat of Taunton, who, “On the Lord’s day did unnecessarily travel thro the Town of Berkley…contrary to the Law of this State…& provided & against the peace of the Government & People & in evil example to others.” Double-matted and framed with a portrait and engraved plaque to an overall size of 20 x 14.5. Light intersecting folds and a hint of mild scattered toning, otherwise fine, clean condition.