Lot 12
John Jay (1745-1829), President of the Continental Congress (1778-1779), Chief Justice of the United States (1789-1795). Free-frank signature, "= John Jay =" on folded cover addressed in his own hand to his wife "at Governor Livingston's, Elizabeth Town [N.J.]", postmarked weak partial "N.York, July 7" straightline and matching "Free", docketed 5 July 1788, Very Fine. Estimate $900 - 1,200
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