21. FRANCIS HOPKINSON (1737-1791) Signer of the Declaration of Independence, active in pre-Revolutionary agitation and had an important part in designing the American flag. D.S. "F. Hopkinson" as Treasurer of Loans, 1p. oblong 8vo., Delaware, Sept. 14, 1779, a Continental sight draft numbered 1052, ordering payment of $36.00 to Captain Francis Johnson for "interest due on Money borrowed by the United States". Mounted to a larger sheet, light soiling, small pin hole not affecting text, otherwise very good. $400-500