Jay, John, 1745-1829 to Supreme Court re: requesting pardon
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01082 Author/Creator: Jay, John, 1745-1829 Place Written: Albany, New York Type: Autograph note signed Date: July 19, 1796 Pagination: 2 p. 21 x 14 cm Order a Copy
Requests the secretary of state make out a pardon for Brasher. Brasher had been convicted in January 1796. Signed by Jay as governor of New York.
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