JEFFERSON, Thomas (1743-1826). Printed Document signed (“Th: Jefferson”) as Secretary of State, 3 March 1791. [Philadelphia: printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine, 1791.]

JEFFERSON, Thomas (1743-1826). Printed Document signed (“Th: Jefferson”) as Secretary of State, 3 March 1791. [Philadelphia: printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine, 1791.]

Jefferson signs an early act concerning the U.S. Marshals and the keeping of federal prisoners. The 1791 Act applied only to states that had yet to establish a permanent place to "receive and safe keep therein all prisoners committed under the authority of the United States,” empowering Marshals "to hire a convenient place to serve as a temporary jail, and to make the necessary provision of the safe-keeping of prisoners committed under the the authority of the United States, until permanent provision shall be made by law for that purpose.” Evans 23881.

Broadside, 387 x 240mm, matted and framed (creased, light wear at corners, a little minor foxing). Provenance: Joseph Rubinfine.

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