^Lot 173 Declaration of Independence: Charles Carroll of Carrollton

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Maryland (1737–1832) who was the longest-lived among his colleagues. ADS, signed “Charles Carroll of Carrollton,” one page, 9 x 3, March 27, 1812. Tax payment reads, in full: “Cashier of the Farmers Bank of Maryland pay to Mr. R. Welch of Ben eight hundred and fifteen dollars fifty five cents being the amount of my taxes in A. A. County for the year 1811 and debit herewith the account of your humble servant.” Signed at the conclusion by Carroll and also endorsed on the reverse by Welch. Cancellation cut to body, repaired on the reverse to prevent further spreading, vertical folds and creases, uniform toning, small tear to top right, and mounting remnants to top corners on reverse, otherwise very good condition. Accompanied by a period engraving. The first full signature we have seen as most examples are signed “Ch. Carroll.”