BOSTON, MASS.- An extremely rare George Taylor autographed document, dating back to December 6, 1774, has fetched $24,079 at Auction, according to Boston-based RR Auction. George Taylor, a signer of the Declaration of Independence representing Pennsylvania, was a foreign-born patriot who started life as an indentured servant. His remarkable journey led him to become one of the 56 esteemed Signers of the Declaration of Independence. Taylor's life is emblematic of the many unsung heroes who played a pivotal role in securing America's independence.

The autographed document features a receipt penned by Taylor: "Receiv'd 6th December 1774 from Thomas Adamson One Hundred Pounds being the first payment for the Land sold him as of the above agreement." Notably, a fragment of the 'above agreement' of the land deal appears on the reverse, signed by William Armstrong and Charles Craig.

George Taylor's limited role in public life and his untimely passing before America's victory in the Revolutionary War make his signature one of the rarest among Declaration signers. This remarkable artifact not only stands as a testament to the nation's early struggle for independence but also as a tribute to an extraordinary individual who defied the odds to become a part of American history.

"The sale of George Taylor's autographed letter is not just a financial transaction; it's a celebration of American history, a tribute to an extraordinary journey from indentured servant to Signer of the Declaration of Independence," said Bobby Livingston, Executive VP at RR Auction.

Additional highlights from the auction event include:

·Dwight D. Eisenhower's handwritten manuscript as President on the failed confirmation of Secretary of Commerce Lewis Strauss, who prosecuted Oppenheimer, sold for $16,500.

·Bruce Lee's signed Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute membership card sold for $14,373.

·Steve Jobs's signed real estate document for Yamhill County, Oregon (Home to the Original' Apple' Orchard) sold for $13,791.

·James Buchanan's signed letter as President discussing the Philadelphia Navy Yard sold for $13,618.

·President Theodore Roosevelt's first proclamation, announcing the death of William McKinley, sold for $12,756.

·Alexander Graham Bell's autographed signed letter on the invention of the telephone sold for $12,511.

·The Doors: Jim Morrison's signed check and 'Waiting for the Sun' Album, signed by three members, sold for $11,825.

Online bidding for RR Auction's October Fine Autographs and Artifacts sale began on September 25 and successfully concluded on October 11.