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John Quincy Adams Writ Engrossed Entirely in His Hand and Signed on the Verso. Partly-printed document, 8" x 6.75", Boston, ...
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John Quincy Adams Writ Engrossed Entirely in His Hand and Signed on the Verso. Partly-printed document, 8" x 6.75", Boston, January 3, 1792, instructing the sheriff of Suffolk County "to attach the Goods or Estate of James Bancroft of Boston... to the value of fifty pounds." Adams is acting as attorney for the plaintiff, William Parsons, for a debt owed on goods delivered. Endorsement signature, "J.Q. Adams" on the verso. Adams was admitted to the bar in 1790, and practiced law for only four years. He struggled to find clients, but this was mainly because his interests lay elsewhere. During these same years he authored many important political articles, and would be called to serve as Ambassador to the Netherlands by President Washington in 1794. Toned, especially at the folds; and with small separations thereat.Auction Info
2009 October Grand Format Historical Manuscripts Auction #6031 (go to Auction Home page)
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October, 2009
16th-17th
Friday-Saturday
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