American statesman (1745–1829) who served variously as president of the Continental Congress, diplomat, and, from 1789 to 1795, first chief justice of the Supreme Court. Manuscript DS one page, 7.5 x 6.5, February 14, 1800. Document from the Council of Revision reads, in full, “Resolved that it does not appear improper to the Council that the bill entitled, ‘An Act to pardon John Pastano for Murder,’ the bill entitled ‘An Act authorizing the Comptroller to allow certain charges in the Accounts of the Commissioners of Taxes’ should respectively become Laws of this State.” In fine condition, with some erased light pencil notations to top left corner. Signed into law by Jay during the 23rd session of the New York State Legislature, these two Acts mark his penultimate year as governor; later the same year he would unsuccessfully run in the presidential election, losing to fellow Federalist John Adams. Records show Pastano was pardoned for the muder of Mary Ann De Castro after being found insane. His scheduled execution was suspended, and he was confined to custody at Madeira. An interesting document with excellent legal association from the nation’s first Chief Justice. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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