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Tilghman, Matthew
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
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Printed document accomplished in manuscript, signed ("Mat. Tilghman, President"), 1 page (8 1/4 x 13 1/4 in.; 210 x 336 mm), Annapolis, 3 January 1776, being the appointment of Addison Mur[d]ock, as Major of the 25th Battalion of Militia; formerly folded, small clean fold-tear in bottom of central fold.
Condition
formerly folded, small clean fold-tear in bottom of central fold.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Tilghman (1718-1790) was the embodiment of the Revolution in Maryland. He was the chairman of the Committee of Safety, president of the revolutionary assembly known as the Annapolis Convention, and the head of the Maryland delegation to the Continental Congress. Addison Murdock (1731-1793) wrote to the Convention on the 23 January to decline the appointment for reasons of declining health (Journal and Correspondence of the Maryland Council of Safety, 1892, p. 109).