23 206
23
“MY COUNTRY ‘TIS OFTHEE”
25
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SMITH, SAMUEL FRANCIS. Autograph Manuscript Signed, “S.F. Smith,” a fair
copy of the first stanza of his hymn,“America.” 1
3
/
4
x2
3
/
4
inches; faint marginal discoloration
from previous matting; matted with a portrait and framed. (TFC)
Np, nd
[600/900]
25 (Actual Size)
SIGNER
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SHERMAN, ROGER. Autograph Document Signed, to Connecticut Treasurer
John Lawrence, ordering him to pay Jeremiah Wadsworth £50 “on account of an order of
the Honorable General Assembly in my favour for that Sum . . . .” 1 page, 4
1
/
2
x8 inches;
receipt signature verso, folds. (MRS)
Philadelphia, 28 August 1787
[400/600]
WITH
—
Oliver Wolcott, Jr. Document Signed, ordering John Lawrence to pay Roger Sherman
£50. Cancellation signature by Samuel Wyllys written vertically through Wolcott signature. 1
page, 4
1
/
2
x7
1
/
4
inches.“PayTable Office,” 21 May 1787.
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SHIRLEY, WILLIAM. Partly-printed Document Signed, “WShirley,” as Colonial
Governor, military commission appointing William Canady Captain of the fifth foot com-
pany of militia. Countersigned by various officials. 12
1
/
4
x15
3
/
4
inches; small holes at fold
intersections, toned, faint staining at upper right, paper seal intact; framed. (MRS)
Boston, 12 April 1744
[350/500]
Shirley (1694-1771) was colonial Governor of Massachusetts Bay, 1741-56; he commanded
American forces in King George’sWar during the assault on Louisbourg and during the French
& IndianWar.