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Early Delaware Politician Richard Bassett DS

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Early Delaware Politician Richard Bassett DS
<B>Early Delaware Politician Richard Bassett Document Signed,</B></I> one page, 8.25” x 12.75”, Kent County, Delaware, August 10, 1772. A legal paper regarding a financial claim and signed by Bassett on behalf of the defendant, Peter Bussom. Richard Bassett (1745 - 1815) is largely responsible for Delaware's claim to being the “First State”. A delegate to the Constitutional Convention, Basset pushed hard for ratification. He also served Delaware as a U.S. Senator and Governor. Chipped edges, splits along folds, some having old archival repairs. Good condition.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)