30. ELBRIDGE GERRY (1744 - 1814) Signer of the Declaration of Independence and member of the Continental Congress who opposed ratification of the Constitution as drafted. Partly-printed D.S. as Governor, 1p. folio, Boston, Nov. 27, 1810, an appointment of David Pease to serve as lieutenant of a company of militia. Seal above Gerry's signature has been excised, folds, otherwise very good.$200-300