596. JOHN JAY (1745-1829) American jurist and statesman, member of the Continental Congress who also helped Franklin negotiate peace with Great Britain, first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Partly-printed D.S. "John Jay" as Governor, 1p. folio, Albany, Apr. 13, 1796, an appointment of Jacob Swits to serve as Captain of a company of New York State militia. Fine condition with a bold signature and excellent paper and wax seal, matted and set into a wood frame. $800-1,200