US Supreme Court associate justice (1762–1829) and the nephew of George Washington. Ink signature, “Bush. Washington bought at auction Oct 1825,” on an off-white 7 x 1.5 clipped slip “Moses Leog. 1785,” written in an unknown hand above signature. Slip is affixed to a slightly larger off-white slip. In very good condition, with moderate overall toning, central vertical fold, a few edge chips, and a repaired tear to right edge. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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