Lot 262
Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), Third President of the U.S. (1801-1809), Secretary of State under Washington (1790-1793), Vice President under Adams (1797-1801), signer of the Declaration of Independence (like John Adams, died on the 50th anniversary of its signing). Printed Document Signed as Secretary of State, one page, 9¾ x 15, New York [July 1, 1790]. "True copy" of a Law passed by the "Congress of the United States: at the second session, Begun and held at the city of New York, on Monday the fourth of January, one thousand seven hundred and ninety. An ACT providing the Means of Intercourse between the United States and foreign Nations…" In part:
"Be it enacted by the SENATE and HOUSE of REPRESENTATIVES of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President of the United States shall be, and he hereby is authorized to draw from the treasury of the United States, a sum not exceeding forty thousand dollars annually, to be paid out of the monies arising from the duties on imports and tonnage, for the support of such persons as he shall commission to serve the Untied States in foreign parts, and for the expence [sic] incident to the business in which they may be employed…"
Printed names of Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg, Speaker of the House, John Adams, Vice-President and, below approval clause, George Washington. Boldly signed "Th: Jefferson".
Estimate 4,000 - 6,000
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| Realized $12,000 |
