{"product_id":"thomas-jefferson-signed-act-of-congress-promoting-infrastructure-autograph-psa","title":"THOMAS JEFFERSON Signed Act of Congress Promoting Infrastructure Autograph PSA","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont color=\"#0039f3\" size=\"6\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThomas Jefferson Official Act of Congress Signed - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Founding-Era Legislation on Federal Infrastructure \u0026amp; Commerce\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont face=\"Tahoma\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\" face=\"Tahoma\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican founding father and third President, Thomas Jefferson, stunning boldly signed \"True Copy\" of an Act of the Second Congress titled \"An Act to Amend the Act for the Establishment and Support of Light-Houses, Beacons, and Public Piers\". The July 22, 1790 Act amended earlier legislation to refine and expand federal control over lighthouses, buoys, and other navigation aids, placing their maintenance and operation firmly under national authority. Jefferson signs with a large and bold signature at the conclusion of the act.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\" face=\"Tahoma\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cfont size=\"5\" face=\"Tahoma\"\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eA very rare printing of an early United States law establishing one of the first U.S. federal infrastructure systems. The document additionally bears the printed signatures of President George Washington, Speaker of the House of Representatives Frederick Muhlenberg, and Vice-President John Adams. This act helped set the precedent for centralized government responsibility in interstate commerce.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eThe JEFFERSON autograph has been thoroughly reviewed and CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC by PSA\/DNA Authentication Services expert examination. UNCONDITIONALLY GUARANTEED GENUINE. Purchase includes original PSA\/DNA Letter of Authenticity.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition is as shown with stains, foxing, toning and condition issues consistent, with age, use and handling of a 200+ year old document. SEE PHOTOS FOR EXACT CONDITION. Document is contained in a vintage framed display. Visible area measures appx. 5.75\" x 8.25\" framed under glass to an overall size of appx. 10.5\" x 18.5\" overall. Jefferson's signature remains bold, and the act itself is in impressive condition!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBuy with confidence – we are among eBay's \"most reputable sellers\" of authentic historic autographs and artifacts since 1998! Please view our exceptional feedback and ratings, and our additional historic autograph and artifact auctions.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOwn a remarkable, original piece of Political and Presidential history! The perfect acquisition for the Presidential collector, Jefferson scholar, autograph enthusiast or History buff. An excellent addition to any truly exceptional collection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold as is, as shown.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Signaturist-Ink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49606722715888,"sku":"336550438509","price":13500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/5948\/2096\/files\/10_a49b8990-efcc-46ab-ae84-a35c9242f304.jpg?v=1777050033","url":"https:\/\/signaturist-ink.com\/products\/thomas-jefferson-signed-act-of-congress-promoting-infrastructure-autograph-psa","provider":"Signaturist-Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}