Supreme Court Scarce handwritten manuscript by John Jay, listing acts of the New York legislature in 1778 and 1779

113. John Jay Handwritten Manuscript. Unsigned Revolutionary War–era handwritten manuscript by John Jay, one page both sides, 8.25 x 13, no date but likely circa 1779. Handwritten manuscript, undoubtedly written by Jay in his capacity as Chief Justice of the New York Supreme Court, listing twenty-six acts, paraphrasing those passed in the second session of the New York State Legislature in 1778–1779. The acts cover a range of matters, many having to do with the ongoing Revolutionary War. They include the pardon of Amy Auger for murdering her bastard child; administration of the oath for continuing the powers of commissioners of conspiracies; prohibition of distillery operations from grain; procuring flour supplies for the army; cancelation of bills of credit under a dollar; regulation of prices by innkeepers; recovery of Continental debts; roads for Albany, Tryon, Ulster, and other New York towns; the prevention of abuses of flags of truce; raising 5000 men for frontier defense; provisions for persons disabled in the service; and other administrative details. In fine condition. Jay may have penned this document for his own use as Chief Justice of New York and a member of the Council of Revision, which had the power to review all acts passed by the legislature for approval or rejection. An interesting legislative manuscript by the future first Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Starting Bid $200

114. Rehnquist Court Oversized Signed Photograph. Outstanding color satinfinish 14 x 11 photo of all nine members of the Rehnquist Court, affixed to its original 18.5 x 15.5 mount, signed on the mount in ink by William H. Rehnquist, Thurgood Marshall, Byron R. White, Harry A. Blackmun, Antonin Scalia, John Paul Stevens, Anthony Kennedy, Sandra Day O’Connor, and David Souter. Handsomely framed to an overall size of 21 x 18. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

China Relief Legion certificate awarded for “humanitarian effort on behalf of the people of China”

115. Madame Chiang Kai-Shek Document Signed. Uncommon partly-printed DS, signed “Mayling Soong Chiang,” one page, 7.25 x 10.5, no date. Official certificate, reading: “Award of Recognition to Walter K. Hines, a member of the China Relief Legion, for whose humanitarian effort on behalf of the people of China I express deep appreciation.” Matted alongside a portrait of Madame Chiang and framed to an overall size of 21.5 x 16.5. In fine condition, with heavy wear only to the old frame. A scarce and desirable format. Starting Bid $200

Scarce handwritten letter while supporting disabled World War I soldiers

116. Winston Churchill Autograph Letter Signed. ALS signed “Winston S. Churchill,” one page, 4.5 x 7.25, embossed Colonial Office, National Scheme for Disabled Men letterhead, May 27, no year but circa 1921-22. Handwritten letter to British author “Mrs. Alec Tweedie,” in full: “I am sorry we cannot lunch with you on Saturday week as we have people lunching with us. Many thanks for asking us.” In fine condition, with old tape stains to the upper corners. At the end of the war in 1919, King George V issued a proclamation asking businesses to employ the returning disabled soldiers as at least five-percent of their workforce; those who met the requirement would be permitted to use a special emblem design on their stationery so that it would be easy for the public to distinguish the patriotic from the unpatriotic employer. Starting Bid $300