JOSIAH BARTLETT
DELEGATE FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE
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Josiah Bartlett, the first DELEGATE to sign the Declaration of Independence, was born at Amesbury, Massachusetts, in November, 1729. He studied the science of medicine, and practiced as a physician at Kingston, in New Hampshire. He became involved in politics and was elected a member of the Colonial Legislature. He was noted as a principled legislator, not susceptible to pressure from the Royal Governor, and as an active advocate against British oppression. He was a member of a Committee of Safety, and served as commander of a militia regiment in 1775. In that year he was also elected to represent New Hampshire in the Continental Congress. He voted for independence, and was the first to sign the Declaration, after John Hancock. He continued to serve in 1777 and participated in the ratification of the Articles of Confederation. He later filled the offices of Judge of Common Pleas and of the Supreme Court of his state, and joined the federal Constitutional Convention in 1787. He was elected president, and then governor, of New Hampshire. He died May 19th, 1795.
For an exceptional collection of the Revolution, other patriots AND ALL the signators of the Declaration of Independence, as his New Hampshire delegates with, obviously, Josiah, William Whipple, Matthew Thornton ...and so many of those who faced the British eyeball to eyeball and a quick find of all, click on "My Store" beneath my ID and the little red star and then the Revolutionary War or Declaration of Independence section. Also, you shall find the opportunity to get what you would like without having to wait for auctions to end.
This 1819 rendering includes his DoI signature...a very rare piece and signifigant to any collection. Using heavy-weight, acid free, 100% cotton laid paper (provided by the same company that supplies the U.S. Bureau of Printing and Engraving)this reproduction has been created with every effort by a highly skilled technician and the finest equipment extant. Image size is 4.25 x 3.5 inches. Winner pays $4.50 s&h. For an additional $6.00 the winning bidder may elect to have this item arrive in the blue and gold beveled double 8 x 10 mat with backing as shown ready to pop into a ready made frame of choice.
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