Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

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    Engraved facsimile of the Declaration of Independence executed by William Stone upon vellum in 1823. Stone was commissioned to create the engraving by Secretary of State John Quincy Adams.
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    A letter from Samuel Huntington to Governor John Hancock informing him that Benjamin Mortimer, who stands accused of murder, is believed to be residing in Massachussetts with intent to screen himself from justice. Huntington requests that Governor Hancock give the necessary orders for Mortimer's arrest.

    As a young man, Samuel Huntington was apprenticed to a cooper before training for the law. A member of the Continental Congress from Connecticut, he voted for independence and signed the Declaration of Independence. He was president of the Congress during the adoption of the Articles of Confederation. After the Revolution, he served as governor of Connecticut.

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    Engraved portrait of Samuel Huntington while president of the Continental Congress. "Drawn from the life by Du Simetiere in Philadelphia."

    As a young man, Samuel Huntington was apprenticed to a cooper before training for the law. A member of the Continental Congress from Connecticut, he voted for independence and signed the Declaration of Independence. He was president of the Congress during the adoption of the Articles of Confederation. After the Revolution, he served as governor of Connecticut.

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    Roger Sherman's bill of exchange to the treasurer of Connecticut, John Lawrence, requesting 25 shillings and 4 pence be paid to David Austin on Sherman's account.

    Roger Sherman was a merchant, surveyor, publisher and politician. He served in the Connecticut General Assembly before attending the Continental Congress in 1774. He was present during the debates over independence, serving on the committee of five which drafted the Declaration of Independence. He voted for independence and signed the Declaration. After the Revolution, Sherman served in the Connecticut legislature and the United States Congress. He was instrumental in getting the "Connecticut Compromise" adopted by the Constitutional Convention which gave states equal representation in the U.S. Senate.

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    Engraved portrait of Roger Sherman by Simeon Smith Jocelyn after a painting by Ralph Earle.

    Roger Sherman was a merchant, surveyor, publisher and politician. He served in the Connecticut General Assembly before attending the Continental Congress in 1774. He was present during the debates over independence, serving on the committee of five which drafted the Declaration of Independence. He voted for independence and signed the Declaration. After the Revolution, Sherman served in the Connecticut legislature and the United States Congress. He was instrumental in getting the "Connecticut Compromise" adopted by the Constitutional Convention which gave states equal representation in the U.S. Senate.

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    Warrant issued to the sheriff of the County of Windham, his deputy, or either of the constables of the Town of Lebanon commanding that they summon Abraham Loomis to appear before the Justice of the Peace. Loomis must answer a suit that he has not paid a seven dollar debt.

    William Williams was a Connecticut merchant who had been educated at Harvard. In the lead up to the Revolution, he served as clerk of the committee of correspondence and organizer of the council of safety. Connecticut sent him to the Continental Congress where he began his service on July 28, 1776. Having missed the vote for independence, Williams became one of four signers of the Declaration of Independence when he signed that document on August 2, 1776.

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    This etching of William Williams was executed by Henry Bryan Hall in 1871. The statement beneath the portrait reads: Etch'd by H. B. Hall from a Drawing in Collection of Dr. T. A. Emmet, 1871.

    William Williams was a Connecticut merchant who had been educated at Harvard. In the lead up to the Revolution, he served as clerk of the committee of correspondence and organizer of the council of safety. Connecticut sent him to the Continental Congress where he began his service on July 28, 1776. Having missed the vote for independence, Williams became one of four signers of the Declaration of Independence when he signed that document on August 2, 1776.

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    Engraved portrait of Oliver Wolcott . "Engraved by J. Longacre from a Painting in Delaplaines Gallery."
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    Engraved portrait of Thomas McKean after the portrait by Gilbert Stuart. Printed by H. Quig in Philadelphia sometime in the 19th century. Includes the signature of McKean in facsimile.
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    Engraved portrait of George Read by Samuel Sartain. "Engraved by Samuel Sartain from the Picture in Independence Hall." Includes Read's signature in facsimile.

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    Clipped signature of Button Gwinnett. The signature may be from a record of accounts and appears immediately above that of Richard Morgan.

    Button Gwinnett was one of three signers of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia. Originally from England, Gwinnett came to America as a young merchant and was sent to Congress in 1776. He voted for independence and helped write Georgia's new state constitution. He fought a duel with a political rival and died as a result of his wound in May, 1777.

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    This etching by Henry Bryan Hall was executed in 1871. The caption below the image reads: "Etch'd by H.B. Hall from a Drawing in the Collection of Dr. T. A. Emmet, 1871."

    Lyman Hall was a signer of the Declaration of Independence for Georgia. Originally from Connecticut, Hall graduated from Yale and migrated to Georgia where he became a planter. He was present during the vote for independence responding in the affirmative. After the war, he served as governor of Georgia.

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    Engraving of George Walton by an unknown artist.

    George Walton was one of three signers of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia. Originally from Farmville, Virginia, Walton moved to Savannah, Georgia where he studied law. Elected to the Continental Congress, he arrived in Philadelphia on July 1 and voted in favor of independence the following day. After the war, Walton served as a state legislator, judge and governor.

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    A letter from Charles Carroll expressing pleasure that the Maryland Society of the Cincinnati considers him an honorary member. Carroll expresses his gratitude for the the honor but declined its invitation to dinner citing a prior appointment.

    Charles Carroll of Carrollton was one of four signers of the Declaration of Independence for Maryland. He is distinguished not only for being the wealthiest of the signers, but also for being the only Roman Catholic amongst them and being the last to die. Carroll was influential in getting Maryland to support independence though he did not vote for it in Congress. His election to Congress came on July 4, 1776, two days after that body voted in favor of the resolution. Carroll served in the Maryland Senate and the U.S. Senate. Following the deaths of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson in 1826, Carroll became the sole surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence.

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    Engraved portrait of Charles Carroll. "Drawn & engraved by J. B. Longacre from a painting by Field."

    Charles Carroll of Carrollton was one of four signers of the Declaration of Independence for Maryland. He is distinguished not only for being the wealthiest of the signers, but also for being the only Roman Catholic amongst them and being the last to die. Carroll was influential in getting Maryland to support independence though he did not vote for it in Congress. HIs election to Congress came on July 4, 1776, two days after that body voted in favor of the resolution. Carroll served in the Maryland Senate and the U.S. Senate. Following the deaths of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson in 1826, Carroll became the sole surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence.

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    Chase requests Paca write to Mr. Adams on a matter involving Mr. Pitt.

    Samuel Chase was one of four signers of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland. Before the Revolution, Chase was a lawyer and member of the legislature. He was elected to the first Continental Congress and voted for independence in July, 1776. He voted against the Constitution during Maryland's ratifying convention. His legal career culminated in an appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court where his decisions helped lay the foundation for judicial review. He was impeached by Congress for his handling of trials involving sedition and treason. Acquitted by the Senate, Chase remained on the court until his death in 1811.

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    Engraved portrait of Samuel Chase. "Engraved from a Drawing by J. B. Longacre after a Painting by Jarvis."

    Samuel Chase was one of four signers of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland. Before the Revolution, Chase was a lawyer and member of the legislature. He was elected to the first Continental Congress and voted for independence in July, 1776. He voted against the Constitution during Maryland's ratifying convention. His legal career culminated in an appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court where his decisions helped lay the foundation for judicial review. He was impeached by Congress for his handling of trials involving sedition and treason. Acquitted by the Senate, Chase remained on the court until his death in 1811.

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    Engraved portrait of William Paca. "Eng'd. by P. Maverick from a drawing by J. B. Longacre from Copley."
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    Engraved portrait of Thomas Stone. "Drawn by J. B. Longacre from a Painting by Pine. Engraved by G. B. Ellis."
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    Letter of Gerry to an unknown recipient in which Gerry acknowledges receipt of $200.
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    In this letter to John Langdon, naval agent at Portsmouth, N.H., Whipple writes concerning Captain Wentworth's departure with $20,000 for the Secret Committee of Congress.
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