^Lot 161 John Jacob and William B. Astor

Manuscript DS, signed “John Jacob Astor and Wm. B. Astor,” one page, 7.5 x 12.75, April 14, 1830. Legal financial document on the case of John Jacob Astor versus Silvanus Miller. In part: “John Jacob Astor, William B. Astor and I. Mortimus Catlin are held and firmly bound unto the Mechanic Fire Insurance Company of the City of New York and Moses Floyd in the penal sum of two hundred and fifty dollars lawful money…to be paid to the said Mechanic Fire Insurance Company.” Signed at the conclusion by both Astors and Catlin. Reverse having been professionally silked, three horizontal folds, and scattered light toning, otherwise fine condition. A scarce combination of father and son on the same document.