Elusive 1774 Autograph by Pennsylvania Signer George Taylor Sells for $24,079 at Auction
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George Taylor autograph document signed
An extremely rare George Taylor autographed document, dating back to December 6, 1774, has fetched $24,079 at auction, according to Boston-based RR Auction.
George Taylor, a signer of the Declaration of Independence representing Pennsylvania, was a foreign-born patriot who started life as an indentured servant. His remarkable journey led him to become one of the 56 esteemed Signers of the Declaration of Independence.
The autographed document features a receipt penned by Taylor: "Receiv'd 6th December 1774 from Thomas Adamson One Hundred Pounds being the first payment for the Land sold him as of the above agreement." Notably, a fragment of the 'above agreement' of the land deal appears on the reverse, signed by William Armstrong and Charles Craig.
George Taylor's limited role in public life and his untimely passing before America's victory in the Revolutionary War make his signature one of the rarest among Declaration signers. This remarkable artifact not only stands as a testament to the nation's early struggle for independence but also as a tribute to an extraordinary individual who defied the odds to become a part of American history.
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