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601

Washington Txs Oct 19, cds and matching "X" circled rating handstamp on 1849 folded letter addressed to Col. A.R. Wynne at Castalian Springs Tenn., letter from son Bolivar to his father with the idea for making money with his father sending barrels of apples to Texas because they cost 6 bits to a dollar to buy, Very Fine, The "X" ratemarker is not recorded by ASCC. Washington County. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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602

Webberville, Txs. May 24, sharp strike of cds with matching unusual grid cancelling small size 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Locust Dale, Va., small corner tear, Very Fine, Travis County (DPO 1853-1903) Scarcity 5. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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603

Winnsborough, Texas Feb. 13, bold postmark and matching circular grid canceling 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to Hornbys Mill, Ala., appears to have been forwarded to Tuscaloosa; some slight wear, F.-V.F. Estimate $75 - 100. (Image1)

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604

[Advertising] Baughn & Walker Wholesale Grocers, beautiful green shield cameo corner card on cover to Hopkinsville Tex. bearing 1857, 3¢ dull red tied by bold strike of "Port Lavaca, Tex. Sep 8, 1858" cds; cover repaired lower right and some toning, F.-V.F. appearance, a rare cameo from Port Lavaca. Estimate $300 - 400. This letter traveled by stage along a route established in 1855 by statute. (Image1)

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605

[Advertising] Hilliard & Spiller Land and Collection Agency (Graham, Texas), shaded all-over ad design showing large Texas star in gray, on cover bearing 1873, 3¢ green, minor perf toning, tied by black four-rings cancel, purple "Graham Tex. May 1 1880" duplex with circled star cancel adjacent; small edge tear and barely reduced at right, F.-V.F., ex-Bleuler. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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606

[Advertising] J.L. Fisher & Co., Land, Live Stock and Insurance Agents (Albany, Texas), illustrated corner card showing horses, on yellow cover bearing 1887, 2¢ green tied by cork cancel duplexed with "Albany Tex. Apr 11 1890" to Lafayette Ind., reduced slightly at right, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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607

156

[Advertising] Salado College (Salado, Texas), all-over shaded design with Soldiers lined up and a Cannon in gray, on unsealed cover bearing 1873, 1¢ ultramarine, couple flaws, tied by purple cork cancel to Texana, Texas at 1¢ printed matter rate, Very Fine and attractive, Texas College covers are rare. Scott No. 156 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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608

[Advertising] The Sunny South Paper (Brownwood, Texas), red and blue design with return address for The Eclipse Hotel on cover bearing 1879, 1¢ blue tied by "Brownwood Tex. Jun 22" duplex to New Ipswich, N.H. at 1¢ unsealed printed matter rate, yellow "The Sunny South" printed ad enclosure; mounting stains on back, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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609

210

[Advertising] Wiley University (Marshall, Texas), all-over shaded ad design in blue on cover bearing 1883, 2¢ red brown, nat. s.e. at right, tied by "Marshall Tex. Dec 4 1885" duplex to South China Maine; flap replaced, small edge tear, F.-V.F., scarce Texas college cover. Scott No. 210 Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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610

[Mexican War] 1845 (Jul. 11) New Orleans, La. To Burlington Vt. and Forwarded To Montreal L.C., folded letter with blue "New Orleans La. Jul 11" cds, blue manuscript "10" rating, red "Burlington Vt. Aug 13" cds with "forwarded 5" rating added and totaled to "15", Montreal Aug. 14th backstamp and manuscript "1/1½" due rating, Very Fine, ex-Golden, Steinhart. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. WHILE ON HIS WAY WITH HIS INFANTRY TO FIGHT IN TEXAS, GENERAL HITCHKOCK EXPRESSES GRAVE MISGIVINGS OVER THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF TEXAS. The letter is rated 10¢ from New Orleans to Burlington Vt. (Over 300 miles), forwarded to the border and charged an additional 5¢ U.S., total 15¢ collect (9d Cy equivalent), plus 4½d Canadian postage, totaling 1/1½ Cy collect.The letter is from General E.H. Hitchcock to his brother regarding Texas and the Mexican-American War. The letter reads, "I arrived here yesterday with the 3rd Infantry on my way to Texas. The 4th Ify left its camp near Jesup a few days before me and occupies the New Orleans barracks… destined also to Texas… A company of Arty is expected daily from Charleston that is placed under orders of Gen. Taylor [Zachary Taylor, future President of the U.S.]… The 2nd Regt of Dragoons is to proceed overland from Jesup to the Western Texas Frontier and more regiments are promised. We have various reports from Texas and it now seems settle that Annexation is to take place for better or worse. The movement of troops from the U.S. is a precipitate measure resorted to at Washn in ignorance of the real state of public feeling in Texas and from a feverish anxiety to take some step of an overt kind to force annexn all events… I will not undertake to speculate upon our prospects. We are going to a new and comparatively unknown coast at a sickly season for an unholy purpose.". (Image1)

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611

[Mexican War] "Buena Vista, Jany. 2nd 1848", dateline on folded letter with "10" rating to Cambridge Mass., forwarded to Washington D.C., original 3½p. ALS letter from Charley F. Force regarding a Military Execution., Very Fine and interesting letter, Quoted in "Taking of Texas" on pg. 236-238. Estimate $400 - 600. Letter to his brother Manning, in part: "I suppose. you will have read accounts of a man being shot here. He was shot for threatening the life of his Captain and lying in wait for him several times. It was a very imposing sight to see all of the troops at this place drawn up in a line of battle. On the right were the two batteries of light Artillery, next to them was the Mississippi reg't of riflemen, next was our regiment, then the N.C. regiment, then the regiment of Texas Rangers.When the band struck up the dead march, the prisoner was brought out of the Provost guard house, escorted by the firing party, following his own coffin on foot." Force also discusses the possibility of receiving a naval commission and his Christmas holiday. (Image1)

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612

[Mexican War] Detroit, Mich May 23, red cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp on cover addressed to 1st Lieut. Frank Woodlidge 2nd Artillery, with Genl. Scotts Army, Mexico and endorsed "Belonging to the Army"; edge tear, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. The Act of March 3, 1847, stated "All letters, newspapers, or other packets, not exceeding 1 ounce in weight, directed to any officer, musician, or private of the Army of the United State in Mexico, or at any post or place on the frontier of the United States, bordering on Mexico, shall be conveyed in the mail free of postage during the present war and for three months after the same may be terminated." Such letters had to be endorsed "Belonging to the Army". (Image1)

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613

[Mexican War] Jacinto Miss., red cds with manuscript "5 Fby" date and matching "Free" rating on blue 1848 fold letter to Representative Jacob Thompson at Washington D.C., letter from David Gallahn was requesting a furlough for his son for business purposes, letter sent on to Adjutant General's office where Roger Jones, Adj. Gen. signed it Mar. 16th and referred it on by military mail, received in Monterey Mexico on April 22nd and sent to Brig. Gen. John E. Wood who signed it Apr. 26th and Col. Hamtramick who signed Apr. 29th; it was decided no merit to the case and sent back to Rep. Thompson on May 24th, Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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614

[Mexican War] James Buchanan, free frank "Free, James Buchanan" on folded cover addressed in his hand to Chester Butler at Harrisburg Pa., Extremely Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. Although not President until later, Buchanan served as Secretary of State during Polk's administration. (Image1)

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615

[Mexican War] James Polk, free frank "Free, J.K. Polk" on 1833 folded cover to Paris Tenn., black "Columbia Ten. Aug. 28th" cds, 1833 docketing on reverse, cover repaired, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. It was during James Polk's aministration (1845-1849) that Texas was annexed and the Mexican War wass fought., Mexico ceding the territories of New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Neveda, Arizona and California. (Image1)

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616

[Mexican War] Jefferson Barracks May 5, folded letter datelined "Steamer Hannibal, May 3 - 1846" and showing greenish "Jefferson Barracks Mo. May 5" cds with matching "Paid" handstamp and manuscript "10" rating to Milwaukee Wisc. Ter.; some light toning, F.-V.F., Quoted in "Taking of Texas" on pg. 233. Estimate $150 - 200. Letter from First Lieutenant Garrett Barry on his way to Texas reads in part, "Suddenly received orders to start for Texas and are now near the Ohio on our way - I was fearful you would write me at Jeffn. Bks. after that reason inform you without delay to address me "Rio Grande, Texas, Care of Qtr. Master U.S. Army Near Texas", Please don't take my canal land as a soldier has expressed a wish to take charge of it for me - he is a farmer by profession and I think a very capable one…". (Image1)

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617

[Mexican War] New Bedford Ms. Jun 16, red cds and matching "Paid" rating handstamp with magenta "10" rating addressed to Lieut. Samuel Lockwood on U.S.S. Potomac at Pensacola Flor., Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. During the Mexican War, the USS "Potomac" was at sea from March 14th 1846 to July 20th 1847. On May 8th 1846, she landed troops at Port Isabel, Texas in support of General Taylor's army at the battle of Palo Alto. She also participated in the siege of Vera Cruz Mar. 2nd to Mar. 28th, 1847. After the war, she served as flagship for the Home Squadron 1855-56 and at the outbreak of the Civil War, she was part of the West Gulf Blockade Squadron off Vera Cruz. (Image1)

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618

[Mexican War] Tecumseh, Mich. Feb 24, folded letter with red cds and matching "X" rating handstamp to East Bradford Mass., Very Fine and interesting letter. Estimate $300 - 400. The letter contains Anti-War Sentiment, "You letter of the 19th net, came to hand on the 10th Inst. and found your freinds all in Tecumseh…". (Image1)

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619

[Mexican War] Vera Cruz, Mexo Oct (2)3, two-line postmark (missing digit) and matching "10" rating handstamp on 1847 folded letter datelined "City of Mexico, Oct. 19, 1847" from General Gideon Pillow to his wife at Columbia Tenn., soldier's endorsement "Majr. Genl. Pillow, U.S.A." at top right; minor tear repaired, some paper loss where wax seal has been opened., F.-V.F. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. General Gideon Pillow was responding to his wife's very affectionate letter, reading in part: "Your letter my Dear touches my heart and deeply affects my feelings - I am fully of the opinion that this army will be recalled early in the Winter, or Spring of next year. If so I will be at home, if God spares my life, by 1st Apl… Gen. Scott has now given orders for opening the line of communication with the coast, so that in the future I will receive your letters and you mine… I have sent you a handsome bracelet made of my hair…" The month previous to writing this letter, Pillow would anonymously write letters (published in a New Orleans newspaper) claiming credit for victories at Contreras and Churubusco. Although discovered and brought to trial for this deceit, Pillow would escape punishment and be discharged by the Army in July of 1848. His next term of service would come during the Civil War, when he joined the Confederate Army. (Image1)

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620

(Virginia) Big Lick Va. Mar 8, with manuscript date and matching bold strike of fancy "5" rating handstamp showing stars on 1847 folded letter addressed to Lynchburg Va.; light toning on vertical file fold, Very Fine and rare; with 2004 P.F. certificate. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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621

(Washington) Columbia Cty (W.T.), March 13/54, manuscript postmark on cover to Armington, Ill., matching "20" rate; cover edge wear, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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622

(Washington) Columbia City, W.T., Sep 18, manuscript postmark on 1854 folded letter to Olympia, W.T., matching 5 rate, letter datelined "Fort Vancouver, Sept 17, 1854" regarding the native Indians…I am well and getting along well with the Indians of my district. In reply to your request I can only say that those Indians have many horses and they value then very highly…I do not think that there can be anything much at present trading with those people.; cover soiling and edge tears, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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623

(Washington) Columbia City & Vancouver Cover Collection, of 17 covers and two fronts; includes four manuscript Columbia City postmarks with two Paid 6 rates (one on mourning cover) and one Paid 10 rate, also a forwarding postmark on Treasury Office cover (faulty), others with Vancouver postmarks including 5 large W.T. cds types (one on front) including 1851-57, 3¢ usages, #63+65 strip usage, also a 1857 1¢ strip of three usage incoming from Portland, O., couple later small type territorial cds's (one on front) and some later usages; condition varies, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)

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624

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(Washington) Vancouver W.T., circular postmark cancels 1855, 10¢ green on buff Nesbitt entire to Bramans Corner, N.Y., manuscript "Due 10" rating; reduced slightly at right, a Very Fine Washington Terr. use. Scott No. U16 Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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625

(Wyoming) Como Wyo 11/2/80, manuscript postmark on cover to New Haven, Conn., franked with manuscript canceled 3¢ Banknote, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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626

1799-1800s Standardized Postmarks, small group comprising 1805 "Balte Md" with "Ship" h.s., 1801 "Boston. Ms", 1803 "Georget Col", 1799 and 1801 "Tren. N.J.", 1817 and 1820 "Pittsg. P." with one having fancy "Free" h.s., 1808 "Charln. S.Ca." with "Ship" h.s. and 1817 red "Frankt. Ky";. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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627

[Congress] Schuyler Colfax, two covers, first with free frank "Schuyler Colfax, Speaker H. Reps" on 40th Congress shaded envelope to Flushing N.Y., "South Bend Ind. Sep 16" cds, second with free frank "Schuyler Colfax, V.P." on Vice President's Chamber imprint cover to Kalamazoo Mich., partial South Bend Ind. cds and original July 12th 1872 ALS enclosure concerning personal matter, reduced at right, F.-V.F. pair, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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628

[Congress] Congressional Free Franks, important group of 116 covers, includes some with facsimile handstamps, several with enclosures, some are incoming mail, better includes: Speaker Robert C. Winthrop, Senate Pres. pro tempor Lafayette S. Foster and two Benjamin Wade on Vice President's Chamber imprint covers, John W. Denver one free frank and two addressed to him, John Sherman 1882 Congressional Record mailing with enclosure, also includes small group of stamped covers with Congress corner cards or mailed from D.C.; some mixed condition, F.-V.F., A wide variety of Senators and Representatives present., ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

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629

[Congress] James A. Garfield, free frank "J. A. Garfield, mc" signature as Member of Congress on over to Princeton College, "Washington D.C. 'Free' Jul 21" cds, original 1866 Smithsonian Institution letter concerning receipt of package from London; accompanied by additional unaddressed orange cover with "J. A. Garfield, MC" signature probably used for a bulk mailing or pre-franked for later use, F.-V.F. pair, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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630

[Congress] Sam Houston, free frank signature as U.S. Senator on 1856 cover to Yarmouth Maine, "Washington 'Free' Jun 24 1856" cds; flap torn and small edge tear, Very Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A CHOICE SAM HOUSTON FREE FRANK AS U.S. SENATOR. Samuel "Sam" Houston (1793 - 1863) was a nineteenth-century American statesman, politician, and soldier. He is best known for his leading role in bringing Texas into the United States. (Image1)

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631

[Congress] John Randolph, 1806 folded letter with "free, John Randolph" to Philadelphia Pa., "Georgt Mar 21" cds with matching "Free" rating handstamp; edge tear at top, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. Wildly eccentric in both speech and behavior, Randolph was successively a member of the House of Representatives and a Senator from Virginia. For a short time before his death he was Minister to Russia. He never developed physically as a man. It is said that when he spoke in Congress his high pitched voice rang through the chamber like the sound of an angry vixen. (Image1)

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632

[Congress] John Randolph, Member of Congress. Free frank "free, J. Randolph" on folded cover addressed in his hand to Baltimore Md., brownish "Georgt. Col. Feb 15" cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp, Very Fine, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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633

[Congress] Alexander Stephens, Member of Congress 1843-59, 1873-89. Manuscript free frank"Free, Alexander H. Stephens M.C." as a member of the United States Congress prior to becoming the Vice President of the Confederate States, on 1847 cover to Crawfordville Ga., red "Washington D.C. Dec 29" cds with attached "Free" rating, 1847 docketing at left; light staining, no top backflap, Fine, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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634

[Executive - President] Dwight D. Eisenhower, pencil signature as censor on cover with typewriter address to Mrs. Eisenhower in Washington D.C., flap with printed "Allied Force Headquarters, Office of the Commander-in-Chief"; flap tear, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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635

(Executive - President) Andrew Jackson, large bold free frank as President, on undated folded cover to Baltimore Md. with red "City of Washington Oct. 21" cds and matching "Free" handstamp; some tears and small paper loss entirely on back flaps, fresh and Very Fine, ex-Kramer. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. A CHOICE ANDREW JACKSON PRESIDENTIAL FREE FRANK. President Andrew Jackson viewed the Indian tribes as obstacles to American expansion. His Indian Removal Act and other federal legislative initiatives sought to separate Indians from the path of white settlement. By 1840, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the American military had relocated more than 30 tribes to areas west of the Mississippi River. (Image1)

SOLD for $1,900.00
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636

[Executive - President] Andrew Johnson Presidential Appointment (Image1)

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637

[Executive - President] 1896 U.S. Consular Letters To President-Elect McKinley, group of three covers from U.S. Consulates comprising Bradford, England, Ceylon, and Brunswick, Germany, each bearing appropriate franking; couple small flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. These letters were congradulating the McKinley on his recent win in the presidential election. He was the 25th President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1897 until his assassination in September 1901. (Image1)

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638

[Executive - President] John Tyler, (1790-1862) 10th President of the United States, 1841-1845. free frank "J. Tyler" as ex-President on blue cover to San Diego Cal., black "New-York Mar 28" ocean mail cds, light tone spot, Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)

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639

[Executive - President] Martin Van Buren, 1782-1862, 8th President 1837-41, bold "Free, M. Van Buren" free frank on 1836 folded cover addressed in his hand to Dunstable N.H., red "Washington City D.C. Dec 23" cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp, forwarded with "Dunstable N.H. Dec 29" cds to Concord, Very Fine, This cover was mailed just after his election to the Presidency to succeed Jackson, but before he took office in 1837. Estimate $300 - 400. Van Buren was Senator from New York and Governor of New York, but resigned to become Jackson's Secretary of State. Later, he was Jackson's second Vice President and his choice to succeed him. Defeating William Harrison in 1836, his administration was quickly plagued by the Panic of 1837, when banks failed and the economy soured for the duration of his term. Defeated by Harrison in 1840 because of economic problems, he retired to New York. (Image1)

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640

[Executive - President] Martin Van Buren, 1782-1862, 8th President 1837-41, bold "M. Van Buren" free frank on 1840 folded letter to George Parker in New York City, greenish "Washington City D.C. Aug 12" cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp, Very Fine, sent as President. Estimate $300 - 400. Although this cover was franked by Martin Van Buren, the letter was written and signed by John T. Van Buren, the President's son and sometimes secretary, who says: "I am requested by my father to thank you, in his name, for the copies of your engraving which you were so kind as to send to him. The likeness & the engraving are both pronounced to be admirable by all who are best qualified to give a correct opinion.". (Image1)

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641

[Executive - Presidential Private Secretary] Adam Badeau, free frank signature "Adam Badeau" as private secretary to U.S. Grant on printed "from the President of the United States" cover addressed to John Jay in New York City, "Washington 'Free' Mar 24" cds; Very Fine and rare free frank, ex-Sampson, Theodore Stevens, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $200 - 300. Born in New York City, Badeau volunteered when the war began and became an aide on the staff of General Thomas W. Sherman. Badeau was badly wounded in an assault at Port Hudson La. in May 1863. In March 1864, he became Military Secretary to General U.S. Grant, in which post he served until May 1869, when he entered foreign service for the Department of State. (Image1)

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642

[Executive - Presidential Private Secretary] Robert M. Douglas, son of Stephen A. Douglas. Free frank "Robert M. Douglas" signature as secretary in purple manuscript on printed "Executive Mansion" cover to Philadelphia Pa., "Washington 'Free' Jul 20" cds, red Presidential wax seal on reverse, Very Fine, ex-Theodore Stevens, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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643

[Executive - Presidential Private Secretary] John Hay, two covers with free frank signature "John Hay" as Lincoln's Senior Private Secretary on Official envelope with "from the President of the United States" imprint, one addressed to John G. Nicolay's in care of Governor Evans in Denver City, Colorado Terr. with "Washington City D.C. Sep 27 1863" cds, light wax seal stain; other endorsed private to Bram Wakeman at Post Office New York City; large stain and opening fault; F.-V.F. and scarce pair, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $300 - 400. Nicolay was the junior Private Secretary. He was in Denver arranging for secret Federal gold and silver shipments to go to New York to help fund the war effort and buy gun barrels for rifles in Europe. (Image1)

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644

[Executive - Presidential Private Secretary] John Hay, free frank signature "John Hay" as Lincoln's Senior Private Secretary on Official envelope with "from the President of the United States" imprint, addressed to Springfield Ill., "Washington City D.C. Mar 26 '64" cds; Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. John Hay was the second of Lincoln's Private Secretaries. He was a young Springfield, Ill. lawyer at the time of Lincoln's election. After the Civil War, he and John Nicolay wrote an important biography of Lincoln. Hay served as Secretary of State in the William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt administrations. (Image1)

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645

[Executive - Presidential Private Secretary] J. Buchanan Henry, free frank "J. Buchanan Henry" as Pierce Buchanan's private secretary on 1857 cover to John Denver, Washington D.C., printed "from the President of the United States" crossed out and "unofficial" at left, docketed as answered Nov. 4th, Very Fine and scarce, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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646

[Executive - Presidential Private Secretary] Jonathan G. Nicolay, free frank "Jno. G. Nicolay" as Private Secretary on cover with "from the President of the United States" imprint and addressed to New York City, "Washington D.C. Jan 6" cds, Secretary of the President wax flap seal, "John Hay, Jany 8th 1862" docketing at left; edge nick at left, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Theodore Stevens, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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647

[Executive - Presidential Private Secretary] Jonathan G. Nicolay, free frank "Jno. G. Nicolay" as Private Secretary to President Lincoln on cover with "from the President of the United States" imprint and addressed in his hand to Milton Sutliff in Warren Oh., "Washington D.C. 'Free' Sep '64" cds, original Executive Mansion printed letterhead enclosure ALS by Nicolay; flap creased, filing hole, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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648

[Executive - VP] John C. Breckenridge, Vice-President of the U.S. under Buchanan, 1857-1861; Democratic candidate for President in 1860 election against Lincoln and fellow Democrat, Stephen Douglas. Free frank "J C Breckenridge" as Vice President on circa 1858 cover to A. J. Smith at Heightstown N.J., two partial strikes of "Washington D.C. 'Free' Dec 18, 1863", fresh and Extremely Fine, ex-Thomas Alexander, Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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649

[Executive - VP] Schuyler Colfax, House Speaker, Vice-President of the U.S. under Grant, 1869-73, career ruined by Credit Mobilier scandal. Two free franks as Vice President, first with "North Bend Aug 26" duplex on envelope with "Vice President's Chamber" corner card and signature to Hon. S. Myers Member of Congress, in Philadelphia Pa., barely reduced at left; second with "Washington D.C. 'Free' Feb 24" cds and purple "Schuyler Colfax, V.P." free frank on cover addressed in his hand to Andover Oh.; a Very Fine pair, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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650

[Executive - VP] George M. Dallas, Vice-President of the U.S. under Polk, 1845-49. Free frank "Free, G. W. Dallas" as ex-Vice President on 1864 cover to Monroe Crannell, Albany N.Y., bearing 1861, 1¢ blue tied by "Philadelphia Pa., Feb 7 1863" for prepayment of the carrier fee, matching "Free" rating handstamp, the wax seal has been cut out of flap; accompanied by second 1862 free franked Dallas cover with stamp missing; Very Fine, illustrated in A.S.C.C. volume II on p. 228., ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $300 - 400. A CHOICE AND RARE EXAMPLE SHOWING CARRIER PREPAYMENT ON A FREE FRANKED COVER. The carrier fee was not covered by the free franking privilege. With some exceptions, the other various postal fees such as registry, insured, and special delivery were also not covered. (Image1)

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651

[Executive - VP] Hannibal Hamlin, Vice-President of the U.S. under Lincoln, 1861-65. Free frank "free H. Hamlin" as Vice President on 1864 cover to Moses Titcomb, Senate Chamber, Washington D.C., "Bangor Me, Aug. 1 '64" duplex with matching "Free" handstamp, docketed answered at right; reduced at left, light soiling, F.-V.F., ex-Theodore Stevens, Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $100 - 150. Moses Titcomb was the Superintendent of the Document Room of the U.S. Senate (ref. U.S. Register, 1863, p. 274). (Image1)

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[Executive - Widows] 1923 Florence Harding Mourning Note (Image1)

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653

[Executive - Widows] Dolley Payne Madison, (1768-1849) Wife of James Madison, the 4th President of the U.S. Manuscript "Free D. P. Madison" free frank as widow on 1836 folded letter addressed to J. Payne Todd in New York City, red "Orange C.H. Va. Sep 17" cds with matching red "Free" handstamp, letter datelined "Montpellier Sept. 17th 1836" is written by Dolley's niece Anna Payne for her aunt to Dolley's son concerning estate matters; letter has been silked for preservation, Very Fine, ASCC $750, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $400 - 600. James Madison died at Montpelier on June 28, 1836. This letter was written only 45 days after his passing, and Dolley remained at Montpelier for a year. One of her nieces, Anna Payne, came to live with her, and her son Todd also came for a lengthy stay. During this time, Dolley Madison organized and copied her husband's papers. Congress authorized $55,000 as payment for editing and publishing seven volumes of the Madison papers, including his unique notes on the 1787 convention. (Image1)

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654

[Interior] Dewitt C. Laurence, Chief Clerk of Patent Office 1849-50. Free frank "Dewitt C. Laurence" signature on 1850 U.S. Patent Office imprint envelope to Cincinnati Oh., red "Washington D.C. Nov 25" cds with attached "Free" rating, original 1850 enclosure rejecting patent claim, pencil "Opened by Mistake, E. Eaiton" on reverse, Cincinnati red "ADV. 2" advertised due rating handstamp, sent to DLO with "P.O. Dept. Dead Letter Office" circular handstamp with ms. "May/ 8 1851" dating; red Patent Office wax seal; light wax seal stain and reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F., ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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655

[Interior] Joseph S. Wilson, Commissioner of Land Office 1867-69. Free frank "J.S. Wilson" as Commissioner on beautiful all-over shaded General Land Office legal-size envelope to San Francisco Cal., light "Washington D.C. 'Free' Dec 21" cds, Very Fine and attractive, ex-Theodore Stevens, Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $150 - 200. Joseph S. Wilson and his brother John Wilson, served as clerks in the General Land Office or other Bureaus as early as 1833. Joseph became chief clerk in 1853 and served as such, except for a stint as Acting Commissioner in 1859, until 1867 when he was appointed the Commissioner of the General Land Office. (Image1)

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656

[Justice] Edward Bates, Attorney General 1861-1864. Free frank ""Edwd. Bates" signature on Attorney General's Office official imprint cover to Dr. Th. E. Massie, Chillicothe Oh., "Washington D.C. Jun 30 1862" cds, original "Attorney General's Office" imprint stationery ALS letter datelined "June 30. 1862", reading in part "I am sorry that it is not in my power to gratify you in the matter of Conrad D. Boyd, now a prisoner (as you say) in Fort Delaware. Sometime ago, the President did give me, as a personal favor, two … boys, then prisoners at Camp Douglas, Ills. They were children of my early friends. That was an exceptional care, and the example has not been followed for reasons deemed good, at the War Office" signed by Bates; no flap and small toned spot, F.-V.F., ex-Lynn Brugh, Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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657

[Justice] Cesar A. Rodney, Attorney General 1807-1811. Free frank "C.A. Rodney, Atty Gen. U-S" signature on 1810 folded cover with reddish "Wilmington Dec 29" cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp to Philadelphia Pa.; fold toning and some 1810 docketing, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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658

[Justice] Roger B. Taney, Attorney General 1831-33. Free frank "Free, R.B. Taney" signature on 1831 folded cover to Annapolis Md., red "City of Washington Dec 7" cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp, Very Fine and scarce, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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659

[Navy] William Faxon, Chief Clerk 1861-69. Free frnak "Wm Faxon" signature on large size Navy Department imprint cover to Commodore Henry K. Thatcher, Commanding Sloop Contellation at Spezia Italy, "Washington D.C. Mar 27 1862" cds with manuscript "54" due rating, "New York Mar 28" exchange cds, red Calais (4.11.63) entry cds, Spezia (4.14) arrival backstamp, various manuscript ratings; some faults; accompanied by letter datelined "Navy Department, 4 August 1862" informing Henry Thatcher that the President of the United States has promoted him to the grade of a Commodore… and signed by "Gideon Welles" as Secretary of the Navy, a Very Fine pair, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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[Navy} Matthew C. Perry (Image1)

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661

[Post Office] William T. Barry, Postmaster General 1829-1835. Free frank "Free, W.T. Barry" signature on folded letter to General Robert B. McAfee near Harrodsburgh Ky., red "City of Washington Nov 22" cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp, bold strike of black "Harrg. K. Dec 11" cds; missing extra letter leaf but Barry signature present, Very Fine and attractive, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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662

[Post Office] Montgomery Blair, Postmaster General 1861-64. Bold free frank "M Blair PMG" signature on cover to New York City, "Washington D.C. Nov 2 1863" cds; some adherence on flap, light stain, Fine, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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663

[Post Office] Charles Burrall, First Assistant Postmaster General 1791-1800. Free frank "Free Chas. Burrall" signature as 1st Assist. on 1799 folded letter to Port Tobacco Md., red "Phi Ja 24" cds and manuscript "Free" rating; edge tear at top, still Very Fine, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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664

[Post Office] James Campbell, Postmaster General 1853-57. Bold free frank "James Campbell" on cover addressed in his hand to Warrenton Springs Va., "Washington D.C. 'Free' Jul 29" cds; flap tear, Very Fine, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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665

[Post Office] John A.J. Creswell, Postmaster General 1869-74. Neat free frank on Post Office Department imprint cover to B. Perry at Flemington N.J., "Washington D.C. 'Free' Jan 15" cds; reduced at left, Very Fine, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $100 - 150. As Postmaster General Creswell reorganized the Post Office Department, introduced penny postcards and postal telegraphs and proposed a postal savings system. Creswell proved to be one of the ablest organizers ever to head the Post Office. He cut costs while greatly expanding the number of mail routes, postal clerks and letter carriers. He introduced the penny post card and worked with Fish to revise postal treaties. He asked for the total abolition of the franking privilege since it reduced the revenue receipts by five percent. (Image1)

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666

[Post Office] William Dennison, Postmaster General 1864-66. Large free frank "W Dennison" signature on cover to Governor Genl. Cox at Greensboro N.C., 1865 docketing at left; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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667

[Post Office] Gideon Granger, Postmaster General 1801-14. Free frank "free Gideon Granger" signature on 1803 folded letter to Stephen R. Bradley at Westminster N.Y., magenta "Washn. City Apr 4" cds, letter datelined "Genl Post Office, 1 April 1803" and reads in part "Elliot has resigned the post office at Brattleboro - upon an investigation I am convince the duties of distribution must be performed at that place - I offer the office to your son if he will remove to Brattleboro…"; some adherence on back, Very Fine, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $200 - 300. Gideon Granger held the post of Postmaster General under Jefferson. It was the only office held by Granger in which he had the franking privilege. His son, Francis Granger, became Postmaster General under William Henry Harrison and served from March to September 1841. (Image1)

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668

[Post Office] John McLean, Postmaster General 1823-29. Free frank "Free, John McLean, P.M.G." signature on folded cover to Thomas J. Rogers at Easton Pa., "Washn. City Aug 2" cds with matching "Free" rating handstamp, F.-V.F., ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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669

[Post Office] Return Jonathan Meigs, Jr., Postmaster General 1814-23. Neat free frank "Free, R J Meigs, PMG" signature on 1817 folded letter to Canandaigua N.Y., ALS letter datelined "General Post Office, Nov 19, 1817" and concerns the loss of a letter containing bank bills amounting to $980; minor fold toning, Very Fine, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $100 - 150. The origin of Meigs' unusual name, first given by his grandfather Jonathan to his father, came from an incident of Jonathan Meigs courtship of a Quakeress, who had repeatedly refused to marry Meigs for religeous reasons. When he stated he was making his final visit, as he mounted his horse, she cried out "Return, Jonathan!". Saying these were the happiest words he'd ever heard, Jonathan Meigs named his first son, the franker's father, Return Jonathan Meigs. (Image1)

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670

[Post Office] Robert Morris, New York postmaster free frank signature on 1847 printed postmaster circular, regarding order for mail blanks, red "New - York, Aug 23" cds, accompanied by a 1844 New York Treasurer bank check signed by Morris as mayor, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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671

[Post Office] John M. Niles, Postmaster General 1840-41. Free frank "free J. M. Niles" signature in blue on folded cover to New London Ct.; light edge wear, Very Fine, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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672

[Post Office] "See 293 Sec. P.O. / Instructions", red two-line handstamp and matching "New-York Feb 16" cds on folded part printed circular to Postmaster George P. Talmadge of Warren Ct. from the editor of American Messenger requesting the postmaster reply with any subscribers that should be removed from their mailings to Warren; manuscript stain, Fine, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $150 - 200. In the 1832 instructions, Section 293 reads, "It is the practice of many to address their hand-bills to Postmasters, by which means they give them an extensive circulation, free of postage. This is an abuse which must be corrected. In every instance where you receive a communication, addressed to you as postmaster, with is of a private character, and designed to promote private interests, with an evident intention of giving circulation to it, without paying postage, you will return the same to the person who sent it, under a new envelope, with the charge of letter postage endorsed." This did not apply to this mailing as it was concerning postal matters. (Image1)

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673

[Post Office] A. N. Zevely, signature on 1861 "Transportation of the Mails" Post Office Department draft as payment to T.P. Barkalow for contract on route 2044, black "Newark N.J. Mar" cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp, Very Fine, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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674

[State] John Quincy Adams, Secretary of State 1817-1825. Free frank "J. Q. Adams" as Secretary of State on folded cover endorsed "Department of State" and addressed to Joseph Hopkinson in Bordentown N.J., partial Washington D.C. Jun cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp; small top edge tear, Very Fine, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)

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675

[State] Robert S. Chew, State Department Chief Clerk 1855-73. Blue "R.S. Chew" free frank handstamp on shaded Department of State envelope to Hopkington city, R.I., two original enclosures from the James Monroe, U.S. Consul at Rio de Janeiro datelined Mar. 20th and Mar. 22nd 1867; cover edge tear, F.-V.F., scarce early inbound diplomatic pouch mail from Brazil, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $200 - 300. Mail from this correspondence as per the content was sent via diplomatic pouch through the State Department in Washington D.C. Robert S. Chew was a career officer at the Dept. of State entering service as a junior Clerk in the 1830s and died in office as Chief Clerk in 1873. (Image1)

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676

[State] Robert S. Chew, State Department Chief Clerk 1855-73. Free frank "R.S. Chew, C.C." signature as Chief Clerk on "U.S. Consulate for France and Algeria, Paris" imprint cover from Consul General John Meredith Read, Jr. to Philadelphia Pa., with "J.M. Read Jr." signature at top right and sent by diplomatic pouch to Washington D.C. where free franked by Chew and blue "Department of State" handstamp struck, entered mails with "Washington D.C. 'Free' Feb 5" cds, blue Paris Consulate flap cachet, Philadelphia Feb. 6th arrival backstamp, 1872 docketing at bottom; cover tear and part of flap missing, F.-V.F., ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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677

[State] Henry Clay, Secretary of State 1825-29. Free frank "Free H. Clay" as Sec. of State on folded cover to Philadelphia Pa., complete strike of red "City of Washington Jun 12" cds and matching red "Free" rating handstamp, 1836 docketing on flap, Very Fine, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $150 - 200. Henry Clay generally did not indicate his office when franking mail as required by regulations. (Image1)

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678

[State] Henry Dearborn, Secretary of War 1801-1809. Free frank "H. Dearborn" on cover with part top and right side flaps only, endorsed "Dept of State" addressed to The Collector of Customs at Alexandria Va., "Washington City Aug 12" cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp; part cover has been archivally silked, F.-V.F., ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $300 - 400. Henry Dearborn was apparently acting as Secretary of State for Monroe and free franked this official Department of State business letter to the customs office. (Image1)

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679

[State] John Forsyth, Secretary of State 1834-41. Free frank "J Forsyth" as Sec. of State on folded letter datelined "The Hague, October the 25. 1835" sent to Washington D.C. via diplomatic pouch, entered mails with red "City of Washington Dec 30" cds and matching bold "Free" rating handstamp, addressed to Portland Me.; some edge wear, Very Fine, scarce diplomatic pouch mail, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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680

[State] Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of State under Washington (1790-1793); Third President of the U.S. (1801-1809); Signer of the Declaration of Independence. Free frank "Th. Jefferson" as Secretary of State on 1791 folded cover addressed to Pierpont Edwards, Attorney of the U.S., New Haven Ct., Philadelphia "1 AP" Franklin mark with matching partial "Free" rating handstamp, 1791 docketing on flap; large taped tear doesn't affect signature, otherwise Very Fine, ex-Thomas Alexander, Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. A RARE THOMAS JEFFERSON FREE FRANK AS SECRETARY OF STATE. (Image1)

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681

[State] James Madison, Secretary of State 1801-1808. Free frank "James Madison" as Secretary of State on cover front with "Department of State" endorsement and addressed to Philadelphia Pa., "Washington City Oct 10" cds with matching "Free" rating handstamp; some black adherence on back, F.-V.F., ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $200 - 300. James Madison was appiointed Secretary of State on March 2nd 1801 and served until he became President on March 4th 1809. (Image1)

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682

[State] Louis McLane, Secretary of State 1833-34. Free frank "Louis Mc Lane" on fresh part-printed Department of State folded circular addressed to the Governor of Massachusetts in Boston Mass., red "City of Washington Aug 3" cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp, circular noting the sending of various acts and resolutions of Congress, Very Fine and choice, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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683

[State] James Monroe, Secretary of State 1811-1817. Free frank "Jas Monroe" as Secretary of State on circa 1816 folded cover endorsed "Dept of State" and addressed to Joel R. Poinsett, Philadelphia Pa., "Washn. City Jul 15" cds; no left flap, Very Fine and choice, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $750 - 1,000. The addressee, Joel Poinsett, was in South America 1809-1816. He also served in the South Carolina legislature 1816-20, U.S. Congress 1821-25 and Secretary of War 1837-41. (Image1)

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684

[State] Timothy Pickering, Secretary of State 1795-1800. Free frank "Free, T. Pickering" as Secretary of State on 1795 printed form signed "Timothy Pickering" requesting a statement of all private armed vessels to which the President's commissions had been issued, light strikes of magenta "Phi Pa Jan 11" cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp, addressed to Collector of Customs in Alexandria Va., light tone spot; F.-V.F., ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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685

[State] William H. Seward, free frank signature on cover to Sangerties N.Y., large "Washington D.C. 'Free' Mar 17" cds; light soiling and small part of flap missing, tiny edge tear, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200. Lincoln's Secretary of State, was stabbed by and accomplice of Booth's, Lewis Payne, and as a result of his injuries precluded him thereafter from using a pen. (Image1)

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686

[State] William H. Seward, Secretary of State 1861-69. Free frank "William H Seward" as Sec. of State on cover with printed "Department of State" imprint addressed to Frances A. Seward in Auburn N.Y., "Washington D.C. Free '64" cds, reverse with Dept. of State wax seal; couple small top edge tears, F.-V.F., ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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687

[State] Abel P. Upshur, Secretary of State 1843-44. Free frank "A.P. Upshur" on cover endorsed "Department of State" and addressed to Brantz Mayer, Baltimore Md., red "Washington Sep 6" cds and "Free" rating handstamp, wax seal on back, Extremely Fine and choice, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)

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688

[State] Martin Van Buren, Secretary of State 1829-31. Free frank "M. Van Buren" as Sec. of State on light blue folded cover endorsed "Department of State" and addressed to Joseph Story, Judge of the Supreme Court U.S. in Salem Mass., red "Washn. City. May 19" cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp; Very Fine, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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689

[State] Martin Van Buren, Secretary of State 1829-31. Free frank "M. Van Buren" as Sec. of State on folded cover endorsed "Department of State" and addressed to the Marshal of the U.S. for the Dist. of Connecticut, New Haven or Groton Ct., red "City of Washington May 18" cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp, edge faults and separating; original enclosed 14th May 1830 part-printed circular for "Blanks (No. 4)" being sent and signed by "Wm. Coventry H. Wenddell, Agent", separated at folds, Fine, a scarce early census department mailing, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $200 - 300. The Federal Census, conducted every ten years to provide an update on population and representation in Congress, was originally held under the State Department auspices. In the early procedure, the U.S. Marshals in each district handled the work and sent in the results, with but six questions being asked in the first census in 1790. Under State Department supervision, the only special appointment was that of a "Supervising Clerk" for the census of 1840, William A. Weaver, who did not have the franking privilege. In 1830, Sec. of State van Buren was the only person in the State Dept. with the franking privilege and thus had to frank all census mail. (Image1)

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690

[Treasury] William E. Chandler, Assistant Secretary of Treasury 1865-67. Free frank "Wm E. Chandler" as Asst. Sec. on 1867 cover with Treasury Department imprint to Timothy Redfield at Montpelier Vt., "Washington D.C. 'Free' Jul 10" cds, original enclosed letter datelined "London, June 28, 1867" from Isaac F. Redfield, Special Consul of the United States in Europe 1867-69 in the matter of the recovery of rebel property; flap and edge tear, F.-V.F., ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $150 - 200. The original letter from Department of State Special Consul Isaac F. Redfield in London was apparently sent by diplomatic pouch to the Treasury Department and free franked to his brother. (Image1)

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691

[Treasury] Tench Coxe, Assistant Secretary of Treasury 1789-1792. Free frank "Tench Coxe" signature endorsed "Treasury Department" on 1791 folded letter to Collector for Dighton, Boston Mass., Philadelphia "20 MR" Franklin mark with matching "Free" rating handstamp; file fold affects signature; accompanied by 1790 ALS by Coxe regarding a power of attorney mentioning Revolutionary War Brig. Gen. Otho Holland Smith and Soldier & Statesman Samuel Smith, Fine and scarce pair, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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692

[Treasury] Alexander Hamilton, 1st Secretary of the Treasury 1789-95. Free frank "A Hamilton" signature as Secretary on folded cover endorsed "Treasury Department" to Nathaniel Appleton, Comm. of Lands, Boston Mass., Philadelphia Jan. 12th Franklin mark and matching "Free" rating handstamp; docketed "rec'd 22d Jany /91", Very Fine, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000. A CHOICE ALEXANDER HAMILTON FREE FRANK AS THE FIRST SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY SERVING UNDER WASHINGTON. Alexander Hamilton was born circa January 11, 1755 on the island of Nevis, British West Indies. In 1777, Hamilton became General George Washington's assistant. In 1788, he convinced New Yorkers to agree to ratify the U.S Constitution. He then served as the nation's first Secretary of the Treasury, from 1789 to 1795. On July 12, 1804, in New York City, Hamilton died of a gunshot wound that he sustained during a duel with Aaron Burr. (Image1)

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693

[Treasury] Arthur Lee, Commissioner of the Board of the Treasury 1785-89. Free frank "Free A. Lee" signature as Commissioner on folded letter endorsed "Board of Treasury" to James Ewing, Commissioner of the Loan Office for the State of New Jersey, letter (circular) datelined "Board of Treasury Decr. 6. 1787" concerning copper coinage signed by both Samuel Osgood and Arthur Lee, "New York" straightline postmark with matching "Free" rating handstamp; Very Fine and scarce, ex-Meroni, Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $300 - 400. Arthur Lee was brother of Richard Henry Lee and Francis Lightfoot Lee. During the American Revolution the Continental Congress named Lee its envoy to Spain and Prussia, but his success was at best mixed. Later, in Paris, after Lee helped negotiate the Treaty of Alliance (1778) with France, he fell out with Benjamin Franklin and Silas Deane. He persuaded Congress to recall Deane to America, but he was himself recalled soon afterward. In addition to his diplomatic duties, Lee was arguable one of Americas first spies and gathered information in France and Britain. He also successfully identified Edward Bancroft, secretary to the American legation in Paris, as a spy. Virginia sent Lee as a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1782. (Image1)

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694

[Treasury] Richard Bland Lee, Commissioner of Claims from the War of 1812 (1816-19). Free frank "free R.B. Lee" signature as commissioner on 1817 folded cover to Alexandria Va., "Washn. City Jul 5" cds with matching "Free" rating handstamp, 1817 docketing; edgewear, Very Fine, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $100 - 150. Richard B. Lee was appointed by President Madison in 1816 as Commissioner of Claims to adjudicate claims made for loss or destruction of property in the War of 1812. R.B. Lee was the only person to hold this post, which was independent from the Treasury Department. With the work apparently largely settled, the post was discontinued in 1819. (Image1)

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695

[Treasury] Walter Livingston, Commissioner of the Board of the Treasury 1785-89. Free frank "Walter Livingston" signature as Commissioner on 1786 folded cover endorsed "Board of Treasury" addressed to Nathaniel Appleton, Commissioner of the Loan Office for the State of Massachusetts, "N. York. June 26" straightline postmark with matching "Free" rating handstamp; 1786 docketing, F.-V.F., ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $200 - 300. Walter Livingston was a member of the prominent Livingston family of New York. Livingston served as a Delegate to the Continental Congress, 1784-85, and in 1785 was appointed as a Commissioner of the newly created Board of the Treasury of the Continental Congress. Livingston died in New York City in 1797. (Image1)

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696

[Treasury] Samuel Osgood, Commissioner of the Board of the Treasury 1785-89. Free frank "Samuel Osgood" signature on folded cover endorsed "Board of Treasury" and addressed to Thomas Smith, Commissioner of the Continental Loan Office, State of Pennsylvania, "N York * Dec 21." straightline postmark with matching "Free" handstamp; some restoration, no right flap, F.-V.F. appearance, ex-Gimelson, Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $200 - 300. Commissioner of the Board of the Treasury was a three person board 1785 to 1789 under the Continental Congress. Samuel Osgood was from Massachusetts, a member of Massachusetts Provincial Congress and captain of a Minute Man company. He was a Delegate to the Continental Congress 1780-84. In 1785, he was appointed the First Commissioner of the newly created Board of the Treasury and became Washington's first Postmaster General in 1789 under the Federal Government. He resigned in 1790, when the Government moved to Philadelphia. His last Federal post with the franking privilege was that of Supervisor of Internal Revenue for the District of New York, which he held 1801-1803. He died in 1813. (Image1)

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697

[Treasury] To 4th Auditors Office, Treasury Department, folded cover addressed to A. O. Dayton at Auditors Office in Washington D.C., neat strike of black "N. York. Steamship" circular postmark and red "Free" rating handstamp, docketed on flap "Rec'd Mar 26, 1855. T.H.L.", Extremely Fine, an early strike of this N.Y. steamship postmark, purported to be the earliest strike., ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)

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698

[Treasury] Oliver Wolcott, Jr., Secretary of the Treasury 1795-1800. Free frank "Free, Oliver Wolcott" signature as Secretary with "Treasury Department" endorsement on 1800 folded cover to Samuel Hodgdon, Superintendent of Military Stores, Philadelphia Pa., sharp strip of "Wash.City Nov 9" cds and matching perfect strike of "Free" rating handstamp, 1800 docketing; two vertical folds, F.-V.F., ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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699

[Treasury - Purveyor] Tench Coxe, Purveyor of Public Supplies 1803-1812. ALS and free frank "free, Tench Coxe" signature on 1807 folded letter to Lancaster Pa., magenta "Phi 9 Ja" cds with matching "Free" rating handstamp; small edge tear, Very Fine, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)

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700

[Treasury - Purveyor] Israel Whelan, The Purveyor of Public Supplies 1800-03. Free frank "free, Israel Whelen, Purveyor of Public Supplies" signature on fresh 1801 folded letter with ALS to Israel Whelen Jr. at the Purveyors Office in Philadelphia, brownish "Wash. City Feb 11" cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp, fresh and Extremely Fine, a choice example of the first the U.S. Post Office Department supplied standardized 26mm diameter postmark., ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $150 - 200. The Purveyor of Public Supplies is listed under the Treasury Department, although this shortlived (1797-1812) but important post was listed independently of any department in the early lists of government employees. (Image1)

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