^Lot 179 Declaration of Independence: George Walton

Signer of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia (1741–1804) who later served as that state’s chief justice, governor, and senator. Partly-printed DS, signed “Geo Walton,” one page, 7.75 x 12.25, no date. Walton, as chief justice of Georgia, approves a petition from Seth John Cuthbert and Company of Savannah concerning a debt, boldly signed at the conclusion by Walton. Several horizontal folds, with a couple of repairs along folds on reverse, a repaired tear to top edge, a few edge chips, scattered toning and foxing, and a few small pencil notations, otherwise very good condition.