American businessman and politician (1752–1810) and signer of the US Constitution as a Delaware delegate. Very rare ALS signed “Jaco: Broom,” one page, 8 x 8.75, October 11, 1783. Letter to Thomas Rodney, the brother of Declaration signer Caesar Rodney, in part: "Above is a State of the acc't Jacob Fussell against you (provided you…the Lot) & receiver…agreeable to Contract. Mr. Fussell is very much displeased that he should be so much disappointed & has desired me to write to you & the bearer Wm. Stow, to inform you that unless he is paid the balance with Interest within thirty days after date hereof, he will have the Lot sold at Public Sale in order to satisfy his demand—This I shall be under the necessity of doing as I cannot any longer stand between him and you." In very good condition, with trimmed edges, and professional repairs to areas of paper loss and separations along folds. This letter was part of a larger document, of which a copy of the original is included. Also included is the filing folder from prior owner Charles Forbes, who originally purchased the letter in 1949.