William Thornton 1759-1828 American architect who won a competition for the design of the U.S. Capitol in Washington and supervised its construction until replaced by Latrobe, first Patent Office superintendent. D.S. signed twice in full, 4pp. folio, District of Columbia, Feb. 5, 1819, an indenture in which a remarried widow signs over her personal belongings, including goods and Chattels, negroes or stock... Light toning, very good.