ALS signed 'S. Rensselaer,' one page, 8.25 x 10, September 7, 1797. Van Rensselaer writes to Governor John Jay requesting a pardon from 'perpetual imprisonment' for the son of Revolutionary War hero Colonel Joseph McCraken, asking 'if the merit of the father can have any weight in obtaining mercy.' In fine condition, with some scattered mild toning, expected folds and a couple of small edge tears. RRAuction COA.
