Which were the first and last states to sign the articles of confederation

The order of states to ratify the articles of confederation are as follows:

Virginia December 16, 1777 2

South Carolina February 5, 1778

New York February 6, 1778

Rhode Island February 9, 1778

Connecticut February 12, 1778

Georgia February 26, 1778

New Hampshire March 4, 1778

Pennsylvania March 5, 1778

Massachusetts March 10, 1778

North Carolina April 5, 1778

New Jersey November 19, 1778

Delaware February 1, 1779

Maryland February 2, 1781