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John Jay Treaty of Amity and Commerce 1st Edition. Sold for nearly $20,000.

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John Jay Militia Appointment Signed as Governor of NY

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.

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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.

Interesting John Jay Autograph Letter Signed Shortly After Resigning as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court

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.

Thomas Jefferson Ship’s Paper Signed as President — Countersigned by James Madison as Secretary of State — Rare

Ornate scalloped ship’s paper, boldly signed by Thomas Jefferson as President and countersigned by James Madison as Secretary of State. The ship’s paper authorizes the passage of a ship, though the document is not dated or filled in with specifics as to which ship was allowed safe passage. With bold, clear signatures by Jefferson, ”Th:Jefferson” and Madison, ”James Madison” at lower right. Jefferson’s signature is large, measuring 2” x 1”. Reads in part, ”…To pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods and Merchandise without any hindrance, seizure or molestation…Given under the Hand and the Seal of the United States of America…” With two vignettes at top of a lighthouse and a sailboat. Original blindstamped seal at lower left. Document measures 10.25” x 15”, matted and framed to an overall size of 16” x 21”. Bisecting folds throughout, else near fine. Sold for $13,401.

Alexander Hamilton 1792 Letter Signed

Alexander Hamilton letter signed as Secretary of Treasury, describing the content of another letter originally enclosed with this one. Reads, “Sir, I herewith send you a copy of a Circular letter which I have this day written to the Collectors of the Customs. The arrangement therein suggested will conduce very much to the order of the [beliefs] of the Treasury and is presumed to be conformable with law.” Proud of his new set-forth plan, Hamilton continues to write, “I feel a confidence that it will meet with the cheerful coop[or]ation of the federal Courts and their respective Officers, that the arrangement itself, will be found well-adapted to the security of all parties/ I am Sir, with consideration/ Your Obed. Servant/ A Hamilton.” Marked “(Circular)” at the top left corner, and dated “Treasury Department/ June 8 1792,” the full-page letter measures 7.5″ x 8.5″. Folds, slight toning, and a water stain affecting only one word. Professionally matted with a portrait of the first Secretary of Treasury; overall the ink in bold and his signature are very clean, making this a valuable and fine piece. Sold for $9,562.

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