Writing In Philadelphia A Week After The Declaration Of Independence Was Passed, A Patriot Leader Signs A Document For The Purchase Of Tents

(REVOLUTIONARY WAR REQUISITION). ADS. 1pg. 8 x 5. July 11, 1776. Philadelphia. An autograph document signed Alexr Wilcocks addressed to John Nixon and the Pennsylvania Committee of Accounts: Pay Messrs Robt Smith Wm Ball & Benj Haberon or either of their order Twenty five Pounds to be by them applied to the purchase of Awnings to be converted into tents for the use of this Committee. Wilcocks was a prominent patriot leader acting as Chairman of the Committee of Safety. The document mentions John Nixon who, on July 8, made the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. There is overall browning and chipping to the left margin that affects one word.