May 16th Rare Autograph Auction
Colonial Pennsylvania indenture dated June 15, 1782, and signed by William Moore. The indenture was signed during Moore's time as President of Pennsylvania and is addressed to Joseph Ogden. Countersigned on the left side by T. Matlack. The indenture is on vellum and was stored folded. Print and ink are both legible with ink exhibiting fading in areas. Small holes at the center fold line. Edge wear toward the bottom. The document is 16.5" x 12.5". From the Dr. John K. Lattimer Collection.
William Moore (c. 1735 – July 24, 1793) was a Pennsylvania statesman and politician of the Revolutionary era. He served as Vice-President of Pennsylvania from 1779 to 1781, and then as President from 1781 to 1782. (The positions of President and vice-president of Pennsylvania are analogous to the modern offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor, respectively). Moore was the only man formally elected to both offices. He was also a judge, state legislator, director of the Bank of Pennsylvania, and trustee of the University of Pennsylvania.
With One of a Kind Collectibles LOA. With Full JSA LOA.
William Moore/ Timothy Matlack Signed Pennslyvania Indenture
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