Title:
John Jay Autograph Cut – Affectionate Closing to His Daughter – PSA/DNA Certified Authentic

Description:
Autograph cut in brown ink, signed “John Jay,” with an affectionate closing to his daughter. The inscription reads:

“I am my dear Daughter
your very aff. father
John Jay —”

The piece is written in Jay’s flowing late-18th or early-19th-century hand, displaying elegant penmanship and a warm paternal tone. The cut is trimmed in an elongated, decorative format, likely removed from the closing portion of a personal letter. The paper shows moderate, even age toning consistent with period correspondence. The ink remains strong and legible throughout.

The signature and closing are attractively displayed against a dark backing and preserved within a professional slab for long-term protection.

Full Transcription:

I am my dear Daughter
your very aff. father
John Jay —

Historical Context:
John Jay (1745–1829) was a Founding Father of the United States, co-author of The Federalist Papers, the first Chief Justice of the United States (1789–1795), and later Governor of New York. As Chief Justice, Jay helped shape the early authority and structure of the United States Supreme Court during the formative years of the Republic.

Personal letter closings such as this example provide a rare and intimate glimpse into Jay’s private life. While he is most remembered for his diplomatic service—negotiating the Treaty of Paris (1783) and the Jay Treaty (1794)—and his foundational role in the American judiciary, this affectionate note highlights his role as a father, offering collectors a more personal dimension of a towering early American statesman.

Autograph material from John Jay is highly desirable due to his status as one of the nation’s earliest constitutional architects and the relative scarcity of fully legible personal inscriptions.

Authentication & Encapsulation:
Encapsulated and certified authentic by PSA/DNA. The slab label reads:
“CUT – JOHN JAY – PSA/DNA CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC – AUTO,” with certification number 85786364. The tamper-evident encapsulation ensures preservation, authenticity, and display quality.

• Additional Documentation & Provenance: At buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.

Closing Appeal:
This PSA/DNA-certified John Jay autograph offers a remarkable blend of historical importance and personal warmth. Combining the signature of a Founding Father and first Chief Justice with an affectionate message to his daughter, it represents both the public legacy and private humanity of one of America’s most influential early leaders. A distinguished addition to any advanced collection of Revolutionary or early Federal-era material.

Shipping Notice:
For insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their tracking system. This ensures both security and convenience for the buyer.

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