Lot 1031
Jay, John (1745-1829), President of the Continental Congress 1778-1779, helped negotiate peace with England 1782-84, U.S. Chief Justice 1789-95, negotiated treaty with England 1794-95, Governor of New York 1795-1801. 11 x 8 ½ MsDS as Governor of New York, May 12, 1797, New York City, appointment of Abraham Van Vechten as a member of state commission to settle title disputes on lands in Onondaga County. Van Vechten, known as "the father of the New York Bar", first lawyer admitted to practice on adoption of the State constitution. Paper seal at top left, signed also by David S. Jones, private secretary. Handsomely matted with steel engraving of Jay and metallic engraved identification plaque and framed to 25 x 23.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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