Was the Declaration of Independence Written on Hemp?Some people claim that it is an urban myth that the Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper. This is not a myth, but there is a caveat:
The first draft of the Declaration of Independence was, indeed, written on Dutch hemp paper (June 28, 1776). The second draft was, too. This second draft was written on July 2, 1776. This was the draft agreed to and announced and released on the immortal date of July 4, 1776. Then on July 19, 1776, Congress ordered the Declaration of Independence be copied and engrossed on parchment (a prepared animal skin). This was the famous document signed by the delegates on August 2, 1776. So, this "original" Declaration of Independence was engrossed on parchment (animal skin treated with lime).
https://www.neatorama.com/2013/07/04/Was-the-Declaration-of-Independence-Written-on-Hemp/