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HOPKINSON, FRANCIS, 1737-1790, Signer of the Declaration of Independence (New Jersey). Letter signed ("Fras. Hopkinson," with flourish) to Governor John Dickinson ("His Excellency The President & Honourable The Supreme Executive Council"), Philadelphia, 24 December 1783. 1 page, folio, 323 x 206mm. (12 3/4 x 8 1/8 in.), integral address leaf in Hopkinson's hand, two seal holes (not affecting text), edges a bit browned.
JUDGE HOPKINSON CLAIMS HIS JUDGE'S SALARY FROM THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
Hopkinson, an author and ardent supporter of independence, had served in Congress as a New Jersey delegate from June 1776, but at the date of this document, was a judge of the Admiralty Court in Pennsylvania. He formally requests his salary: "I have the Honour to enclose [not present] a certified account of fees received by me in the last Quarter ending the 13th Instant; and request a Warrant on the Treasury for Twenty five Pounds, on Account of Salary..."
JUDGE HOPKINSON CLAIMS HIS JUDGE'S SALARY FROM THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
Hopkinson, an author and ardent supporter of independence, had served in Congress as a New Jersey delegate from June 1776, but at the date of this document, was a judge of the Admiralty Court in Pennsylvania. He formally requests his salary: "I have the Honour to enclose [not present] a certified account of fees received by me in the last Quarter ending the 13th Instant; and request a Warrant on the Treasury for Twenty five Pounds, on Account of Salary..."