June 2018 Auction Ends Thursday, June 28th, 5pm Pacific
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Benjamin Franklin document signed as President of the Committee of Safety for the American colonies in the Revolutionary War, dated 4 October 1775 (mistakenly written 1755) from Philadelphia; Franklin was appointed President of the Committee earlier in 1775. With large, bold signature ''B. Franklin Presidt'', document is headed ''In Committee of Safety'', and appoints the Gentleman John Hennessy to Lieutenant of the armed boat Effingham, reading in part, ''...We reposing especial trust and confidence in your Patriotism, Valour, Conduct and Fidelity, Do by these Presents constitute and appoint you to be Lieutenant of the Provincial Armed boat, called the Effingham fitted out for the protection of the Province of Pennsylvania, and the Commerce of the River Delaware, against all hostile Enterprizes and for the defence of American Liberty...'' Document measures 13'' x 8.25''. Some uneven toning, and professionally laid to paper for infill. Very good condition with bold signature. With PSA/DNA COA.
Benjamin Franklin Revolutionary War-Dated Military Appointment Signed as President of the Committee of Safety -- With PSA/DNA COA
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