Dawes, Thomas (1757-1825) Jurist and alumnus of Harvard. He served in the Massachusetts Supreme Court from 1792 to 1802; his father, Thomas senior, was a Massachusetts militia colonel during the Revolution and afterward served in prominent positions in Massachusetts's government. Collection of five items, quarto or small quarto, two signed "Thos. Dawes," one "T. Dawes Jun." and one "Thomas Dawes Jun.r": A 1788 receipt regarding an estate; a 1786 ALS, 1p, Boston, to George Thacker regarding a legal matter; a 1791 ALS, 1p, n.p., Providence, to Benjamin Bourne, asking for a quick word with Bourne on a legal matter before Bourne leaves for New Haven; an 1824 ALS, 1p, n.p., to William Sullivan, mentioning painter Gilbert Stuart several times and a red robe Stuart had copied for a portrait. Condition of these four items overall very good; one seal tear affects a few words; some toning and edge chips. Accompanied by one Document Signed by Dawes father, also named Thomas, dated Jan. 31, 1759. It is an invoice of money due Dawes, in poor condition--stained, ragged at the bottom and separated at one fold, but Dawes' signature is nice and clean.
Estimated Value $250 - 300.
U.S. Revolutionary War
