^Lot 303 William Livingston

Signer of the U.S. Constitution from New Jersey (1723–1790) who also served as governor of that state. Partly-printed DS, signed as governor “W.l. Livingston,” one page, 12 x 7.25, March 24, 1785. Document proving the “last will and testament of Jacob Van Waggener late of the Country of Bergen…is now approved and allowed by” Livingston, and that the “Goods, Rights and Credits of the said Deceased,” and his Last Will and Testament in any Manner of Way concerning was granted unto “Office Van Waggener Executive & Jacob Van Waggener & Guiliam Outwater.” In very good condition, with three vertical folds, scattered mild toning and soiling, a small area of paper loss to the bottom border and top right corner, light show-through from mounting remnants at the bottom corners, and a strip of reparative tape to the reverse. Top left corner is folded over and affixed to the officiating seal.