Statesman and politician (1753–1813) who variously served as aide-de-camp to Washington, member of the Continental Congress, the first Attorney General, and Aaron Burr’s lawyer during his notorious trial for treason. Endorsement, signed “Edm: Randolph, March 12, 1785,” on the reverse of a payment document for Randolph for services rendered. Above his signature written in another hand reads, “received of Mr. A Young in two suits with Ashby seven pounds, ten shillings.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, a couple small fold separations, and scattered toning. RRAuction COA.
