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Richard Stockton Jr. ALS

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Richard Stockton Jr. ALS
"WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS BY THE AUCTIONEER ONCE ALL BIDS HAVE BEEN PROCESSED TO DETERMINE THE WINNER FOR EACH LOT."
Autograph letter signed by Richard Stockton, Jr., son of Declaration Signer Richard Stockton. Dated 27 November 1803, letter reads in part, ''Dear Sir…From the first moment this amendment was proposed, I was directly against it…The degradation of the Federal Judiciary by its being now completely placed at the feet of the legislative body…In truth I give up this constitution as gone - its death will be lingering…Rd. Stockton.'' 9.5'' x 7.75'' letter is inlaid onto a larger piece of paper measuring 13.5'' x 9.75''. Very good condition.