May 2012 Auction Ends Tuesday, May 29th, 5pm Pacific

Lot #33:

Declaration of Independence Signer John Morton Signed Document -- Dated 29 June 1776, Five Days Before Morton Would Sign the Declaration

John Morton signed document as Speaker of the Pennsylvania Assembly. Less than one week before he penned his name to the Declaration of Independence, he signs ''John Morton'', appointing Edward Bird to the position of Lieutenant Colonel of the First Battalion of Associators for Berks County. Single page folio document measures 13" x 8.5". Foxing, toning, edge wear and minimal separation to folds. In very good condition overall.