MONROE, JAMES. Partly-printed Document Signed, "Jas Monroe," as Secretary of State, certifying that William Cranch is the chief justice of the circuit court of the District of Columbia. 1 page, 9x7 inches sight size; usual folds, minor browning.

MONROE, JAMES. Partly-printed Document Signed, "Jas Monroe," as Secretary of State, certifying that William Cranch is the chief justice of the circuit court of the District of Columbia. 1 page, 9x7 inches sight size; usual folds, minor browning. Elaborately framed. Washington, 6 April 1812 E800/1,200 Cranch (1769-1855) jurist, served on the D. C. circuit court for 54 years and as chief justice for 50 ofthose years, reporter for the U. S. Supreme Court, nephew of John Adams.