Lot 242: Edmund Randolph

American politician (1753-1813) who served as both attorney general and secretary of state in George Washington's cabinet. Printed act of Congress, signed "Edm: Randolph," one page, 8 x 13.25, June 4, 1794. A broadside headed: "An ACT to extend the term of credit for Teas imported in the ship Argonaut." In part: "Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the collector of the district of Pennsylvania be, and he hereby is authorized and directed to take bond, with sufficient surety, for the payment of the duties accruing on teas imported into the said district, in the ship Argonaut, Victor Chabert, commander, from China, payable on the fifteenth day of May, one thousand seven hundred and ninety-five, or to receive, on deposit, such of the said teas as may be tendered, for that purpose, as security for the said duties." In fine condition, with mild toning.

Act of Congress