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Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887 Engraving of John Jay

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0336 Author/Creator: Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: 1882 Pagination: 1 print : b&w ; Order a Copy

One undated engraving of John Jay. Standing portrait of Jay in ceremonial robes. The engraving notes that Jay was the first Chief Justice of the United States.

Jay, John, 1745-1829
Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

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