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Thomas Jefferson Autograph Document Signed

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Thomas Jefferson Autograph Document Signed
<B>Thomas Jefferson Autograph Document Signed</B></I> “<I>Th: Jefferson</B></I>” as Secretary of State, one page, 7.5” x 3”. No place, no date. In full, “<I>Department of State to wit. I certify that the above service was performed at my request according to the directions of the law, and that Col. Pickering is authorized to receive the money agreed for.</B></I>” Signed at left “<I>Witness/Chas Burnall.</B></I>” Removed from a larger document but complete in itself. Col. Timothy Pickering was Postmaster General (1791-1795), Secretary of War (1795), and Secretary of State (1795-1800). Jefferson served as Secretary of State (1789-1793), Vice President (1797-1801) and President (1801-1809). Expert strengthening, on verso, of vertical fold at left passing through Burnall's signature. Browned at right edge, blank lower left corner missing, chipped at other corners. Fine condition.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Books & Catalogs (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)