James Duane 1733-1797 Revolutionary patriot member of the Continental Congress 1774-1784 , assisted in the drafting of the Articles of Confederation. D.S. as Mayor of New York, 1p. oblong 8vo., New York, Jan. 2, 1785, a certification that a man appeared before him and signed a particular document. Marginal toning and chipping affects two letters of text, otherwise very good.