Hopkinson, Francis (1737-1791) Signer of the Declaration of Independence from New Jersey; he was instrumental in designing the first American flag. Partly-printed document signed "F: Hopkinson" as Treasurer of Loans for the Continental Loan Office, Mar. 24, 1780. A promissory note to pay to "Samuel Barrett or Order, Twelve Dollars, in Sixty Livres Tournois, for Interest due on Money borrowed by the United States." Countersigned by Nathiel Appleton, Commissioner of the Continental Loan Office in the state of Massachusetts Bay. Twice endorsed on the verso, the second one being for an Amsterdam merchant. Printed on laid, watermarked paper. Toned, some ink erosion and marginal chips, but boldly signed. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,500
American Revolutionary War
