Description: 8X13 Historical document from March 7, 1796 from the State of New York and Bernard Byrne. He is indebted to the People of the State of New York, in the sum of Fifty Pouds, lawful Money of the Faid State, to be levied of his Good and Chattles, Lands and Tenements....That if the paid Bernard Byrne do not, during the time he fhall keep an Inn or Tavern, keep a diforderly Inn or Tavern, or fuller or permit any Cock-fighting, Gaming, or Playing with Cards or Dice, or keep any Billard-Table, or other Gaming-Table, or Shuffle-Board, within the Inn or Tavern by him to be kept, or within any Out-Houfe, Yard or Garden belonging there-unto; then this Recognizance to be void, elfe to remain in full force." Signed at the conclusion in old ink by Richard Varick. Folding creases, and border wear, but In good condition considering its age. This is a really neat document. (1753-1831) Richard Varick was an American lawyer, military officer, and politician who has been referred to as "The Forgotten Founding Father." A major figure in the development of post-Independence New York City and the state of New York, Varick became the 45th Mayor of New York City in 1789 and served eleven consecutive one-year terms until 1801. Previous to his terms as mayor, Varick served as the 14th Recorder of New York City from 1784 to 1789. An office that no longer exists, it equates to 'Chief Legal Officer'. Along with Samuel Jones, Varick codified New York State's first statutes after the American Revolution in the Laws of New York (2 vols., 1789). This body of work laid the legal groundwork for Varick to institute the Law of New York, the New York City Administrative Code, and the Rules of New York City during his terms as mayor. Additionally, under his leadership, the progenitors of the New York City Department of Health, the New York Stock Exchange, and many other organizations would be created. These organizations established the foundation of modern New York City. During the American Revolutionary War, Varick served as George Washington's aide-de-camp and private secretary. Varick's body of work from this era would lead to the Varick Transcripts, which now live in the Library of Congress. The value of these documents has been noted throughout their lifetime as invaluable to the understanding of the formation of the United States. Varick was a founder of the Society of the Cincinnati and the American Bible Society and was a slaveholder. He was also a longtime trustee of Columbia University, where he was chairman of the board from 1810 to 1816.Comes with a full Letter of Authenticity from Todd Mueller Authentics.
Price: 600 USD
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
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Signed by: Richard Varick
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