1776 Ipswich, MA, Revolutionary War Dated Signature of Brig. Gen. Michael Farley

CAPTAIN MICHAEL FARLEY (1720-1789) was chosen as the Representative of the Massachusetts town of Ipswich to the General Court (legislature).  A tanner by trade, Farley was an officer of the militia.  The town chose him as a delegate to the Provincial Congress of Massachusetts.  He became the sheriff of Essex County.  Farley fought for the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War and was appointed major-general of the Massachusetts Militia in 1777. He is buried in the Old North Burying Ground in Ipswich beside his wife, Elizabeth.  

Offering his bold autograph on a fragment with the word, “Dated Ipswich September 14, 1776” the magic year when the Declaration of Independence was signed. 

The sheet containing the autograph is attached to another sheet. Two archival tape repairs.

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