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Stephen Hopkins DS

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Stephen Hopkins DS
"WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS BY THE AUCTIONEER ONCE ALL BIDS HAVE BEEN PROCESSED TO DETERMINE THE WINNER FOR EACH LOT."
Scarce document signed by Declaration of Independence signer ''Step Hopkins'' as Governor of Rhode Island colony, dated 9 February 1760. Authorized by King George II, Hopkins empowers ''John Nichols Master of the vessel Rambler'' to conduct a prisoner exchange at Hispaniola in the West Indies. While Hopkins' signature is clearly visible at the lower right, the document is excessively wrinkled and bears tiny holes and wear. Handwriting is legible, however, and a transcription is included. Single page vellum document measures 20'' x 14''.