Stampless Folded Letter, (1845), addressed to "Attn: John Y. Mason/Attorney General U.S./Washington D.C." Blue "FREDERICKSB.G/Va./NOV./2" cds ccl; blue "PAID" hs; and blue "5". Internal docketing shows from Eustace Conway. No contents. Mason was U.S. Attorney General under Pres. James K. Polk 3/5/1845-10/16/1846. He had also been U.S. Rep. from VA 1831-37; U.S. Sec. of Navy 1844-45 and 1846-9; a Minister to France 1854-59. Eventful life. Clean, nice cover (Image)

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