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Samuel Adams (September 27 [O.S. September 16] 1722 – October 2, 1803) was an American statesman, political philosopher, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a politician in colonial Massachusetts, a leader of the movement that became the American Revolution, and one of the architects of the principles of American republicanism that shaped the political culture of the United States. He was a second cousin to his fellow Founding Father, President John Adams.

Below is a recent realized price for a Samuel Adams signed appointment document. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to these amounts or more for you:

Samuel Adams Signed Appointment Document. Sold for nearly $5,000.

A stern middle-aged man with gray hair is wearing a dark red suit. He is standing behind a table, holding a rolled up document in one hand, and pointing with the other hand to a large document on the table.
In this c. 1772 portrait by John Singleton Copley, Adams points at the Massachusetts Charter, which he viewed as a constitution that protected the peoples’ rights. click to enlarge

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John Hancock & Samuel Adams Signed Judicial Appointment From 1793

John Hancock and Samuel Adams dual-signed judicial appointment, signed as Massachusetts Governor and Lieutenant Governor, respectively. Document appoints William Heath Esq. as Judge of the Court of Probate for Norfolk County, Massachusetts on 9 July 1793. Hancock boldly signs ”John Hancock” underneath seal, with his familiar paraph below signature. Adams signs ”S Adams” to verso of document. Measures 8” x 12.5” on one sheet. Folds, light toning and spotting. Ink remains very bold and legible. In very good to near fine condition given age. Sold for $6,250.

 Samuel Adams signed appointment document
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Samuel Adams Signed Military Appointment From 1794

Samuel Adams military document signed as Governor of Massachusetts, dated 11 September 1794. Adams appoints Abiah Bliss Jr. as Lieutenant in the Militia of the Massachusetts Commonwealth. Elegantly signed ”Samuel Adams” below the seal on the left side, countersigned by John Avery, Jr. as Massachusetts Secretary. Measures 15.75” x 12.25”. Separation starting along folds and small chips to margin. Overall very good condition. Sold for $3,000.

Samuel Adams Signed Military Appointment From 1794, click to enlarge

Samuel Adams Signed Military Appointment as Governor of Massachusetts

Samuel Adams military document signed as Governor of Massachusetts, dated 2 May 1797. Adams appoints Joel Fox as Ensign in the Militia of the Massachusetts Commonwealth. Signed ”Samuel Adams” below the blind-stamped seal on left side, countersigned by John Avery, Jr. as Massachusetts Secretary. Measures 15” x 9.25”, beautifully framed in black and gold to 21” x 15.5”. Split along folds, including through Adams name, though archivally repaired on verso. Very good plus condition. Sold for $2,625.

 Samuel Adams signed appointment document
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Samuel Adams 1795 Document Signed as Governor of Massachusetts

Document signed ”Samuel Adams” as governor of Massachusetts, dated 16 June 1795. Partially printed ”Commonwealth of Massachusetts” document appoints a Joshua Thomas a Justice of the Court in the county of Plymouth. Document is signed ”Samuel Adams” clearly along the left side. Measures 9.5” x 15.5” with splitting at folds and some closed tears throughout. Good condition overall which will frame very nicely. Sold for $1,934.

Samuel Adams 1795 Document Signed as Governor of Massachusetts, click to enlarge

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