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Lot #263
William Bradford Handwritten Letter Signed

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American soldier and jurist (1755-1795) who served as the second US attorney general from 1794-95. ALS signed “W. Bradford, Jr.,” one page, measures 12.25 x 8.75 unfolded, March 10, 1786. Letter to Jaspar Yeats, in part: "A Client of yours, Mr. Thompson, has called upon me to assist him in recovering a Judgment obtained at the suit of Hursts Lee. I have accordingly considered the record?I have directed a special writ of Error: but Mr. Thompson will depend upon you, for your directions to the Sheriff to stay proceeding, upon his producing the writ with the indorsements; & also for returning the writ to Mr. Bard." Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 18 x 14.75. In fine condition.

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