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4 July 1776

Original paper slip text:4 July 1776

Declaration of Independence, in hand of
Thomas Jefferson

Original paper slip text:Thomas Jefferson

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, with alterations by
John Adams

Original paper slip text:JA

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&
Benjamin Franklin

Original paper slip text:Benjamin Franklin

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5 p.
  • U.S.: Declaration of Independence
  • Note: Original in possession of a Congressman (name unknown), 1 Dec. 1939.
  • Formerly listed as U.S.: Declaration of Independence. New collection name per RFK, 3/10/2010.

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From the collection: Declaration of Independence Collection

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