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FRANCIS LEWIS * PSA * Autograph Cut Signed * DECLARATION Independence Signer

FRANCIS LEWIS * PSA * Autograph Cut Signed * DECLARATION Independence Signer

$4,250.00

Guaranteed Authentic

Founding Father and Declaration of Independence signer FRANCIS LEWIS authentic autograph cut signature as, "Fran'is Lewis, Atty / To William Neale." 


Of note, Lewis' handwritten documents and autographs are relatively scarce and uncommon, making him one of the rarest and increasingly difficult Declaration of Independence signers to obtain.


Lewis was a founding member of the Sons of Liberty as well as a signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation as a representative of New York in the Continental Congress.  In the Continental Congress, Lewis was instructed not to vote for independence, but signed the Declaration anyway. The British retaliated by destroying his home and his wife died after being imprisoned. He soon abandoned politics.



CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC + FULLY ENCAPSULATED BY PSA/DNA Authentication Services EXPERT EXAMINATION. GUARANTEED GENUINE - simply one of the finest FRANCIS LEWIS autographs available on the market.

William Neale held the rank of Private in the Continental Army. In November 1842, he received a bounty of one hundred acres of land because of his courage in the American War for Independence. He served under the command of General George Washington. 

Condition is as shown with toning, light wrinkling. Encapsulate measures approx. 3" x 5.25", with interior Lewis cut measuring appx. 1" x 3".

Own a remarkable, original piece of Early American history! The perfect investment-quality acquisition for the Declaration of Independence collector, Founding Father autograph enthusiast, or History buff. 

Sold as is, as shown.

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