Lot 170
Ingersoll, Jared (1749-1822), Revolutionary War patriot; Philadelphia attorney and member of Continental Congress; delegate to Federal Convention of 1787; signer of the U.S. Constitution. Autograph Document Signed twice, one page, 7¾ x 9¾ [Philadelphia] June 22, 1804. To Jonathan Smith, Esq., Cashier of the Bank of Penna. "Be good enough to take charge of the inclosed. I pay $200. Yrs, J. Ingersoll" In a postscript Ingersoll adds, "Also please to lay the inclosed acct before the Board. I believe it is correct according to former acct settled. J. I." Addressed by Ingersoll on verso; seal tear in blank margin does not affect text, Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
Ingersoll was one of the attorneys for chief bank cashier Smith in a suit filed against him and other bank officers in 1805. The case was eventually settled out of court.
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