Lot 119: Three Framed American Federalist Era Signed Documents

Three Framed American Federalist Era Signed Documents to include
James Duane (1733-1797) American lawyer, jurist, and Revolutionary Leader from New York handwritten and signed letter issued by the Common Council of New York to Daniel Phoenix (city treasurer) to pay the city’s debt interest to bondholders, signed Jas. Duane May, 16th, 1787
1818 New York State letters patent appointing Commissioners of Deeds for Columbia County, signed DeWitt Clinton
along with 1812 Stamford Militia service certificate, signed Captain Rufus Waterbury listing local men who have fulfilled their military duty
13″ x 16 1/2″ largest frame

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Estimate: $200- $300

Auction Date: July 16, 2026