1806. A writer over the signature of Zanga, is another buckram expression. Custom justifies, and therefore requires us to say, a writer under such a signature.—Spirit of the Public Journals, p. 96 (Balt.).
[1823. It was Gen. Jackson’s intention to address the American people, under his own signature, should Mr. Crawford receive a nomination as President.—Liberty Hall and Cincinn. Gazette, Oct. 31, p. 1/2].
1829. I took up a newspaper, and found the following advertisement over your name.—Mass. Spy, Dec. 9.
1839. The first time I ever saw it in print over a responsible signature.—Mr. Roane of Va., U.S. Senate, Feb. 15: Cong. Globe, p. 187, App.
1840. See BLUE HEN’S CHICKENS.
1846. I have published over my own signature that I would vote for this resolution.—Mr. Sawyer of Ohio, House of Repr., Feb. 3: Cong. Globe, p. 302.
1849. A card … appeared … over the signature of his honor Justice McLean.—Mr. Foote of Mississippi, U.S. Senate, Jan. 23: id., p. 325.
1908. Mr. Fox, in a statement issued over his signature, says, &c.—N.Y. Evening Post, Dec. 10.
