Daniel Stratton Miller - Jay Gould in law, 1853 New York Autograph Document

Description

Daniel Stratton Miller
- Wealthy New York City merchant and father-in-law of financier, Jay Gould.  Gould married
Helen Day Miller
(1838-1889) in 1863.  The Millers lived in the Murray Hill neighborhood of Manhattan and were members of New York society.
Bold ink autograph signature, Danl S Miller, Jan. 6, 1853, on document appointing John W. James of Greenfield, NY to take charge of his lands in Saratoga County.
8" x 13" w/ integral docket leaf.
Condition
:  A few stains, 1/2" split, VG+ overall.
Authentic item