American statesman (1760–1824) who was the youngest signer of the US Constitution and who later served as the fourth Speaker of the House of Representatives and as a member of the Senate. Arrested in 1807 in connection with the Aaron Burr conspiracy case, he was never tried, but the scandal effectively ended his political career. ALS signed “Jona. Dayton,” one page, 8 x 9.5, February 27, 1799. Dayton writes to George Simpson, in full: “You are requested to subscribe One hundred & sixty shares in the name of Jonathan Dayton, James Cochran, Joseph Wheaton & William Lambert, to the Eight per Cent loan of five millions of Dollars to the United States—the first payment of which you have herewith.” Intersecting folds, a few small fold separations, scattered toning and soiling, show-through from mounting remnants on the reverse, a few tears to the left edge, and a couple of pieces of reparative tape to the edges, along with a full strip across one of the horizontal folds on the reverse, otherwise very good condition. RRAuction COA.
