Lot #1606 John Jay: Founding Father, Delegate to the First Continental Congress and First Chief Justice of the United States, Document Sig

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John Jay: Founding Father, Delegate to the First Continental Congress and First Chief Justice of the United States, Document Signed May, 1798 (1745-1829) One of the many significant men responsible for America's founding. John Jay was a statesman, a signatory of the Treaty of Paris in 1783 which ended the Revolutionary War. He was a Founding Father of the United States, Signer of the Declaration of Independence and the first chief justice of the US States. An appointment for Simeon Sprage as captain of a company in the Regiment of Militia in Rensselaer County. Countersigned by Jasper Hopper as secretary Document has restoration, evident in the photo, but the signatures of John Jay and Jasper Hopper, Secretary are extremely clean. Document was folded for framing and measures 9.25 x 11.75". In fine condition. Estimated Value $600 - 1,000

Categories: Signers of the U.S. Declaration of Independence