An original manuscript receipt for payment for legal services for settling an estate, dated New York, May 4, 1773, and signed by JAMES DUANE [1733-1797]. He was a New York lawyer and Revolutionary War leader. He was a delegate to the Continental Congress, and a Signer of the Articles of Confederation, the first American government. He also served in the New York Senate, as Mayor of New York City 1784-1789, and a U.S. District Judge for New York, appointed by President Washington in 178...9......Size 5" x 7 1/2", fine hand made rag paper, docketed on reverse, professionally mounted and removed from an album, very good condition.....A rare document signed by a Revolutionary War "Founding Father".......Guaranteed original.....$5.00 shipping............ Fifty years in business. 14 day return. Check our feed backs and buy with confidence. Payment expected within three days unless other arrangements are made. Thank you for looking........