Lot 238
Brearly, David (1745-1790), New Jersey delegate to the Constitutional Congress, signer of the U.S. Constitution, lawyer, soldier, judge. Manuscript Document Signed, one page, 6¼ x 7¾ Trenton, N.J., February 4, 1789. In part: "We do certify that the Honorable David Brearley Esq., is entitled to receive from the Treasury of the State of New Jersey pay for one day's service as an Elector on behalf of the said State for choosing a President and Vice President of the United States" Signed by five members of the New Jersey Presidential Election Committee and boldly endorsed with a flourish by Brearley on verso. Fine condition.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
AN IMPORTANT HISTORICAL DOCUMENT DIRECTLY INVOLVING THE ELECTION OF GEORGE WASHINGTON AS THE FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.
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