United States Senator from New Jersey

(1800-1862) Born in Morris County, N.J., he studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1823, and commenced a law practice in Morristown, N.J. Served in the New Jersey State Assembly in 1832, and in the New Jersey State Council, 1838-40. Was U.S. Senator, 1841-53; serving as the Chairman on the Committee on the District of Columbia.

Signature With State: 7 x 1 1/2, in ink, New Jersey, J.W. Miller. The signature only is in the hand of Senator Jacob W. Miller.