Prominent Philadelphia lawyer (1722–1810) and friend of George Washington who provided pro bono his knowledge of substantive law during the creation of the Constitution and Bill of Rights. Partly-printed DS, signed “Benjamin Chew Reg’r Gen’l,” one page, 8.25 x 13, August 11, 1768. Document regarding the last will and testament of Joseph Redman, ordering his executors to “administer the Goods, Chattles, Rights and Credits of the said Deceased and make a true and perfect Inventory thereof, and exhibit the same into the Register General’s Office at Philadelphia.” A manuscript true copy of the will, also signed by Chew, is affixed to the document by the seal to the upper left, and the document is accompanied by a related seven-page document that includes a diagram. Partial separations to horizontal folds and paper loss to left edge (affecting no text), otherwise in very good condition. RR Auction COA.
