(New York): May 4, 1770. Bifolium, 12 x 7 1/2 in. Autograph document, signed by John Jay, being an indenture between himself and Dr. John Charlton of New York; co-signed by Daniel Smith and Joseph Lester, Jr. Docketing on verso presumably also in Jay's hand. Wax seal intact; creasing from old folds; scattered foxing.

Autograph document by first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, John Jay (1745-1829), as a New York City lawyer.

Dr. John Charlton (d. 1806) was an English-born New York physician, and the Jay family doctor.

Never before offered for sale.