RR Auction: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring The Founding Fathers

Striking rice paper engraving of the Declaration of Independence, 25.5 x 29, printed by Peter Force in 1848 for inclusion in his series American Archi

Revolutionary War-dated manuscript DS, signed “Samuel Adams Secr'y,” one page, 4.25 x 3.5, September 4, 1776. In full: "This may Certify th...

Tiny metal wax seal featuring the profile portrait of Josiah Bartlett, acquired from the 1989 auction of contents from the Josiah Bartlett Homestead a

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1736–1797) who was one of the wealthiest and most powerful plantation owners in the colony. R

Third-person autograph document, signed within the text, “Charles Carroll Esquire,” one page, 9 x 3.5, February 15, 1775. In full: "The Fifteen...

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey (1726-1794). Rare ink signature, "Cepi Corpus Custody, Abra: Clark,” on an off-white ...

Large and impressive 19th-century 33 x 29 cotton bandana printed in brown with blue trim, portraying Jonathan Trumbull's famous painting of the ...

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1727-1820). ADS, signed “W. Ellery Colle,” one page, 6.75 x 3.25, September 19, 1790. Rec

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1727–1820). Rare Revolutionary War–dated manuscript commission, two pages, 8 x 12.75, Ma

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1727–1820). ADS, signed “Wm. Ellery jun D'y Coll'r,” one page, 8 x 7.75, Novemb...

Magnificent manuscript DS, one page both sides, 7.75 x 12.5, February 18, 1784. Official letter directed to Daniel Davis, Nathaniel Freeman, Solomon F

Rare Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “Fr. Hopkinson,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, measures 12.5 x 8 open, March 29, 1776. Letter to his si

Commonwealth of Massachusetts broadside issued by John Hancock as governor, one page, 8 x 12.75, February 23, 1791, printed at Boston by Thomas Adams,

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Rhode Island (1707-1785) who served as the colony's governor in the 1750s and 1760s. ADS, signed ...

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1731-1796) and seventh president of the Continental Congress. Address panel signed in the

Member of the notable Lee family and signer of the Declaration of Independence from Virginia (1732-1794). Scarce free-franked mailing envelope, measur

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New York (1716-1778). Uncommon ink signature, "Gent., your Most Obed't Servant, Phil. Living...

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware (1734–1817) who later served as president of the Continental Congress, Chief Justice of Pennsy

Important financier who signed the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution (1734-1806). Partly-printed DS, signed on

Important financier who signed the Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, and Constitution (1734-1806). Partly-printed DS, signed “Ro

Collection of nine manuscript drafts and documents related to New York signer Lewis Morris (none signed by him), which concern various lands owned or

ADS, signed “R. T. Paine,” one page, 7 x 3, no date. Legal document addressed to Mr. Foles, in full: "In the Case Howland vs Briggs the half sh...

Signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation as a representative of North Carolina (1741–1781). Ink endorsement signatu

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Delaware (1728–1784) who, on July 2, 1776, famously rode his horse 80 miles non-stop to break the deadl

Physician and surgeon general of the Continental Army, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and early professor of medicine at the University of

American politician from South Carolina who was the youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence (1749-1800). Ink signature, "Edward Rutl...

ADS, one page, 7.5 x 5.5, November 7, 1786. Pay order issued to Treasurer John Lawrence, in full: "Please to pay to Mr. Israel Stoddard out of ...

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1716–1781). Rare Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “Geo. Taylor,” one page, 9

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed "M. Thornton," one page, 6 x 6.25, November 26, 1777. Issued by Meshech Weare as president o...

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Pennsylvania (1719-1806). Ink endorsement signature, "Jas. Smith," at the bottom of a manus...

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia (1749-1804). Partly-printed DS, signed “Geo. Walton,” one page, 7.5 x 12, March 7, 1784. State

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Connecticut (1726–1797) who also signed the Articles of Confederation and served as a major general in

Scholar, jurist, opponent of slavery (1726-1806) who was the first of the seven Virginia signatories of the Declaration of Independence. ADS, signed “

Rare Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “Wm. Whipple,” "Gouv. Morris," and "Nath'l Scudder," one page both sides,...

Brother (1746–1801) of legendary 'Green Mountain Boys' Ethan and Ira Allen, who remained loyal to Great Britain during the Revolutionary War...

Clergyman and volunteer chaplain during the Revolutionary War (1743–1810) who fought as a combatant in the Battle of Bennington, earning himself the n

Revolutionary War–dated printed broadside issued by the "State of Massachusetts-Bay, In the House of Representatives," one page, 8.5 x 14....

Four items signed by or related to a notable statesman or soldier from the Revolutionary War, including: a manuscript DS signed by Ebenezer Walbridge,

Three items signed by an officer from the American Revolution: an ink signature of John Brooks, the 11th Governor of Massachusetts and an officer of t

Five items signed by a notable statesman or soldier from the Revolutionary War, including: an ink signature of Caleb Strong, the sixth and tenth Gover

Two items: an ink signature of J. E. Howard on an off-white 2.25 x .75 slip affixed to an engraving of Howard bearing a preprinted facsimile signature

Two items: a manuscript DS signed by Jedediah Huntington, a general in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War, one page, 8 x 4.25, August 2

ADS, signed “B. Arnold,” one page, 7.25 x 4.5, October 28, 1794. Pay order issued to Messrs. C. Connor and Ransee, in full: "Please to repay Mr...

Commander-in-chief of the British army during the Revolutionary War (1717–1797) whose reputation was damaged due to allegations that he conducted an e

Group of nine items signed by signers of the Articles of Confederation, dated from 1767 to 1805 (some undated), including: John Harvie (DS), Edward La

Ninth Governor of North Carolina (1725–1813) who served from 1795 to 1798. He was appointed to the committee that drafted the first North Carolina Co

South Carolina revolutionary and statesman who was a delegate to the Confederation Congress (1761–1814). ALS signed “Rob. Barnwell,” one page, 7.25 x

South Carolina revolutionary and statesman (1761–1814) who was a delegate to the Confederation Congress and a United States Congressman; he served as

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript DS, signed “Noble Benedict Capt,” one page, 13.75 x 8.25, November 19, 1775. Document issued at "Fort St. Jo...

Merchant and Navy Agent for Boston (1778-1833). Manuscript DS, signed "Amos Binney Nag't," one page, 8.25 x 4.75, October 10, 1820. Or...

American lawyer and statesman (1740-1821) who served as President of the Continental Congress from 1782 to 1783 and later became a US Representative f

American lawyer and statesman (1740–1821) who served as President of the Continental Congress from 1782 to 1783, and later became a US Representative

Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed vellum DS, one page, 11.5 x 6.5, May 14, 1782. Appointment for Andrew Peters to be "a Lieutenant Colonel...

British army officer, politician, and dramatist (1722-1792) best known for his role in the American Revolution, where he surrendered his army of 5,000

Important handwritten address leaf, measuring 8.75 x 7.25 unfolded with a center panel of 4.75 x 3.25, addressed in Burgoyne's hand, "To Hi...

British army officer, politician, and dramatist (1722–1792) best known for his role in the American Revolution, where he surrendered his army of 5,000

Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed document, signed “S: Carr D.R.L.O.,” one page, 8.25 x 6.5, January 29, 1780. Virginia Land Office warrant no. 2

Statesman, author, orator, political theorist, and philosopher (1729–1797) who, after relocating to England, served for many years in the House of Com

British field marshal (1744–1832) who took charge of all British troops in Georgia in May 1780 and was then deployed to Philadelphia to supervise the

British general (1730–1795) who served as Commander-in-Chief in North America from 1778 to 1782. Revolutionary War–dated partly-printed DS, signed “H.

British army officer and politician (1730-1795) who is best known for his service as a general during the Revolutionary War, during most of which he w

American Revolutionary War officer (1736–1812) who, with John Sullivan, led the Sullivan Expedition. Extremely rare Revolutionary War-dated ALS, one p

Revolutionary war figure (1756–1838) who served as captain of George Washington's Life Guard. ADS, signed “William Colfax,” one page, 8.25 x 13....

Revolutionary War–dated manuscript document, one page, 6.25 x 7.75, May 14, 1779. Memorandum of vessel and goods lost by Benjamin Coffin, apparently i

Currency notes from the 13 original colonies, each measuring approximately 4 x 2.75. Notes range in denomination from two shillings to forty shillings

Group of eight items signed by delegates to the Continental Congress, dated from 1768 to 1804, including: William Irvine (check), Nathaniel Peabody (A

English general (1738–1805) who fought against Washington during the American Revolution and was finally defeated at Yorktown. The crushing defeat aro

LS signed “Cornwallis,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 8 x 12.75, November 1, 1800. Letter to the "Lords of the Treasury," written fr...

French Admiral (1732-1788) who commanded the French fleet at the Battle of Chesapeake, blocking the escape route of Cornwallis which subsequently led

American soldier (1735-1786) who fought in the French and Indian War and led the 2nd Pennsylvania Continental Regiment during the Revolution. Manuscri

French officer in the American Revolution (1756–1804) who served under Lafayette and received the British surrender at Yorktown. ALS signed “Louis de

American merchant, politician and diplomat (1737–1789) who served as a delegate in the Continental Congress and as the first foreign diplomat from the

American merchant, politician, and diplomat (1737–1789) who served as a delegate on the Continental Congress from Connecticut, and was a signer of the

General during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 (1751-1829) who served as secretary of war under Thomas Jefferson. ALS signed “H. Dearborn,”

Lawyer and signer of the Constitution from Delaware (1732–1808) who also served as an officer during the Revolutionary War, governor of Delaware, and

Two third-person Revolutionary War–dated ADSs by John Dent: one dated April 20, 1776, signed at the conclusion by William Thomas, in part: "Rec...

Lawyer and signer of the Constitution from Delaware (1732–1808) who also served as an officer during the Revolutionary War, governor of Delaware, and

American lawyer, politician, and brigadier general of the New Jersey militia (1739–1809), who was one of the most effective militia officers of the Am

American lawyer and politician from New Jersey (1739–1809) who, as a brigadier general of the New Jersey militia, was one of the most effective militi

French military leader (1743–1802) who served as the chief engineer in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, and as the French Minister

American clockmaker, printer, and supplier of gunpowder to the Continental Army (1722-1800). Revolutionary War-dated partly-printed DS, signed "...

American merchant, soldier, and politician (1740–1788) from Savannah, Georgia, who commanded the victorious patriot forces in a naval battle near St.

Third chief justice of the United States (1745–1807) and delegate to the Constitutional Congress who later submitted the amendments which became the B

Third chief justice of the United States (1745–1807) and delegate to the Constitutional Congress who later submitted the amendments which became the B

American politician and a founding father of the United States (1748–1828), who represented the state of Georgia at the Constitutional Convention. Rar

ADS, signed “Walter Crockett,” one page, 7.5 x 1.75, February 1, 1775. Receipt for a wolf-killing bounty, in full: "Fincastle. This day Samuel ...

Manuscript DS, in French, one page, 9.5 x 14.25, late 1778, early 1779. Untranslated document regarding a "Consommation du elle Armurier [Consu...

Desirable $30 Georgia Continental note, no. 5178, May 4, 1778, signed by Thomas Netherclift, William Few (signer of the US Constitution), William O&...

French general (1747-1792) who participated in the American and French Revolutionary Wars before being killed by a cannon while serving under Lafayett

Four Revolutionary War–dated documents, each one page, related to Calvin Green, a soldier in the first troop of Col. Elisha Sheldon's famous Lig...

Revolutionary War–dated ALS signed “Nath. Greene,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 13.5, July 7, 1779. Letter to Colonel Hayne, written from New Windsor.

ALS signed “Wm. Hamilton,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 7 x 8.75, November 5, [1777]. Letter about Col. Richmond Webb, the First Lieutenant of

Distinguished major general in the Continental Army (1737–1814) who organized and trained the undisciplined forces at Cambridge before the Battle of B

Excellent bold ink signature, "John Hanson Presid't,” on an off-white 5 x 7.5 sheet clipped from a larger document, bearing an embossed &qu...

French general and admiral (1729–1794) who led a fleet to aid the American rebels in 1778; though he sympathized with the people during the later Fren

Manuscript DS, signed “W. Heath M.G.,” one page, 7.25 x 10.75, April 27, 1778. Pay order issued to Ebenezer Hancock, in part: "Pay Captain Benj...

Partly-printed DS, signed “P. Henry,” one page, 5.5 x 3.5, February 5, 1785. Document certifying eligibility for a land bounty to a veteran of the Rev

LS from "Captain David Laird, Commanding His Majesty's Ship The Jersey," one page, 7.75 x 12.5, November 2, 1779. Letter to Thomas Tho...

Revolutionary War soldier whose record of service began in the Continental Army with the 1st Wrentham Company; he was at West Point as part of Col. Sh

British naval officer (1726–1799) best known for his service in the American Revolution, during which he acted as a naval commander and a peace commis