Arrr! A treasure o' the US Constitution be unearthed from a dusty chest o' papers, ready to set sail at auction!
2024-09-12
Ahoy, mateys! A rare treasure from the land o' the free, an original scroll of the Constitution, penned by the crafty Charles Thomson, be up for grabs in Asheville! Get yer doubloons ready, or ye might find yerselves walkin' the plank o' regret! Arrr!
Ahoy, me hearties! Gather 'round fer a tale from the high seas of history! A mighty treasure has been unearthed at a North Carolina plantation, a true relic of yore—the United States Constitution, signed by none other than Secretary of Congress, Charles Thomson! Aye, this ancient parchment be discovered in 2022 at Hayes Farm, just waitin' to be auctioned off in Asheville, North Carolina, by the fine folk at Brunk Auctions.This here document be one of only eight signed copies known to exist, and the only one in private hands, mark me words! It was pulled from the depths of an old filing cabinet whilst preparin' the estate for its metamorphosis into a public historic site, a noble endeavor, I say! The good Governor Samuel Johnston bought the 184-acre plot back in 1765, a true slice of American lore.
With the bidding kickin’ off at a cool million doubloons, it’s expected to fetch even more! This be a rare chance to clutch a piece of democracy, a reminder of New York's role in our grand tale of freedom. So, keep yer eyes peeled, for it'll be on display at Federal Hall in New York! Aye, what a time to be a landlubber in search of history! Arrr!