American soldier and jurist (1755-1795) who served as the second US attorney general from 1794-95. Partly-printed DS, signed “W. Bradford, Jr., Atty Genl.,” one page, 8.25 x 6.5, January 1787. Grand inquest document from the County of Bedford, finding that John Hagar “then and there feloniously did steal, take and carry away against the Peace and Dignity of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” from John Hillbright an ax, hand saw, and square. Signed at the conclusion by William Bradford. In very good to fine condition, with scattered light stains, and toning along the folds. Encapsulated in a PSA/DNA authentication holder.
