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John Jay was one of the founding fathers of the United States as well as the first Chief Justice of the United States, leader of the Federalist party and second governor of New York. He also authored some of the Federalist Papers along with Alexander Hamilton and James Madison. As a patriot he supported independence from England and was one of the signers of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the American Revolutionary War and established parameters between North America and Great Britain.
We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions sold several John Jay autograph documents. Please see details below:
John Jay Militia Appointment Signed as Governor of New York
New York Governor John Jay militia appointment signed. Partly-printed document datelined Albany, New York, 22 March 1797 appoints Gilbert Van Alen “Ensign of a Company…in the County of Columbia.” According to docketing on the verso (undated though contemporary with the document), Van Alen was killed after he was “dragged” by “Two fine young colts.” Document bears an intricate paper seal at upper left with Jay’s signature directly below. Measures 15″ x 9.25″. Moderate toning and foxing, and shadowing to signature. Very good condition. Sold for $977.
Founding Father John Jay Document Signed From 1757
John Jay document signed. Dated 10 May 1757, Jay orders the comptroller, Samuel Jones, to ”give your warrant on the Treasurer for the amount of the above amount…for…Expenses of government.” Single-page document measures 8” x 2.25”. Mounted to a backing sheet to an overall size of 8.75” x 2.75”, clipped from a larger document. Near fine. Sold for $938.
John Jay autograph letter signed, datelined New York, 20 September 1795. Only weeks after resigning as the first chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court to become New York’s governor, John Jay notifies ”Mrs. Wentworth” that enclosed is ”a copy of the Inventory” (not included here) and promises to send the colonel’s ”account…the moment he [Dr. Post] sends it to me.” Single page document has some expected foxing, uneven margins and a tear to the lower right, not affecting text. Overall in very good condition, measuring 9.25” x 4.5”. Sold for $832.
The following are some additional founding father autographs we have sold:
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison Signed “Federalist Papers” Display
Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison signed display of “The Federalist Papers”, authored by these three men and one of the most important works in the history of the United States. Often cited by the higher courts to better understand the intent of the Founding Fathers, “The Federalist”, as it was then called, is a collection of 85 essays written to encourage ratification of the Constitution which occurred on 21 June 1788, ushering in a government of the people, by the people and for the people. Signatures are matted with a copy of “The Federalist”. Very good condition. Sold for $6,038.
John Adams Autograph Note Signed as a Young Lawyer
Early John Adams autograph note signed, ”J. Adams” as a lawyer in Boston, Massachusetts. Dated 31 March 1769, court summons is partially printed, with Adams’ note reading, ”And the Said Nathaniel comes & defends &c and Saith he never promised in manner & Form as the Plaintiff has above declared against him.” That same year Adams got his first big break as an attorney defending John Hancock against charges of smuggling. Partial document measures 7.25” x 3”. Minor paper loss in two places from an ink burn and mild toning, else near fine. Sold for $1,875.
James Madison Check Signed and Handwritten as President in 1814
James Madison check signed as President, dated 23 April 1814 during the War of 1812. Entire check is made out in Madison’s hand, addressed to F.J.D. McKinney in the amount of $858.15, and signed ”James Madison”. Check measures 7.25” x 2.5”. Cancellation marks archivally repaired on verso. Overall very good plus condition. Sold for $1,750.
Founding father Alexander Hamilton’s signature, ”A Hamilton”. Signed slip measures 2.25” x 0.5”. Mounted to an overall size of 5” x 2.5”. Creasing and edges cut on a diagonal, else near fine. Sold for $1,031.
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