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**Other Autographs and Free Franks**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
2034		Branch T. Archer. Free frank as Secretary of War of the Republic of Texas, "Free B.T. Archer Secty of War" on folded cover to J. Temple Doswell in Houston Tex., absence of postmarks indicates this was privately carried despite "Mail" designation at bottom left, receipt docketing dated Aug. 19, 1840, two file folds and slight soiling, otherwise Very Fine, Archer was also instrumental in the struggle for Texas independence (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 200-300 SOLD for $130.00 Will close during Public Auction
2035		Alfred Edward Chalon. 2pp autograph letter signed, undated, Very Fine, Alfred E. Chalon (1780-1860) was a famous Swiss portrait painter, among his portraits of Queen Victoria was one that served as the model for the classic "Chalon Heads" Commonwealth stamps (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 100-150 SOLD for $20.00 Will close during Public Auction
2036		Henry Clay. Free frank "Free H. Clay" as Secretary of State on folded cover to Col. William L. Stone in New York City, red "City of Washington Jun. 24" circular datestamp and matching "Free" handstamp, slightly soiled file fold, still Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 200-300 SOLD for $160.00 Will close during Public Auction
2037		William G. Fargo. Signature on two identical 1869 American Merchants Union Express Company stock certificates, numbered 2737 and 2753, each with 25c Certificate stamp on back, revenue stamp impression on front, minor edge creases and small flaws, Very Fine, William G. Fargo was co-owner of Wells Fargo & Co. Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 200-300 SOLD for $275.00 Will close during Public Auction
2038		John C. Fremont. One-page autograph letter signed "J. C. Fremont" to Sargent Willard regarding Fremont's acceptance of offer for a lease, corners clipped and slightly trimmed, signature intact and only a few letters cut away, stains from mounting on backing paper, with some help from a paper conservator this could be made much more presentable, Fremont was the first Republican Party presidential candidate (1856 election), his autograph letters are scarce (some priced into the thousands) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 500-750 SOLD for $250.00 Will close during Public Auction
2039		Wm. Lloyd Garrison. Signed in purple on 95 x 57mm card in his usual style with abbreviated first name, Very Fine, one of American history's most important abolitionists, editor of The Liberator and founder of the American Anti-Slavery Society (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 100-150 SOLD for $160.00 Will close during Public Auction
2040		Winfield Scott Hancock. Military officer for four decades, Democratic nominee for President in 1880, ALS "Wfld S. Hancock" on 2pp letter dated Sept. 4, 1877, with cover bearing 2c War Dept. tied by New York duplex to General Thomas Ruger in Atlanta Ga., cover with some flaws, still Very Fine, Ruger commanded a division at Gettysburg, where General "Hancock the Superb" distinguished himself in command of the II Corps and repelled Pickett's Charge (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 150-200 SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
2041		Joseph Hooker. One-page letter signed "Joseph Hooker" as major general, datelined "Head Quarters, Ringgold Ga. Nov. 29, 1863", contents discuss his finding two valuable engines that are too heavy to transport by ordinary means, he will destroy them unless some way is found to transport, sent to Brig. Gen. Meigs, some slight smudging of signature, still Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 300-400 SOLD for $300.00 Will close during Public Auction
2042		William Irvine. Autograph letter signed "Wm. Irvine" and datelined "Carlisle July 1st 1794" to Alexander J. Dallas, Secretary of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, endorsed "on public service", ms. "Carlisle 1st July" postmark and "12-1/2" rate, interesting content regarding "subterfuge of the murder of an Indian" and establishment of a post at Presque Isle, implores the government to take military action to protect settlers in a region that was then the frontier of the United States, tipped along edges for presentation and handling, Very Fine, Irvine was a Revolutionary War general who commanded troops to suppress the Whiskey Rebellion in the year this letter was written, ex Brugh, accompanied by transcription and invoice from Walter R. Benjamin for $350 in 1977 (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 750-1,000 SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction
2043		William Jones. Free frank "W. Jones" as Secretary of the Navy with "Navy Department" and address in another hand on letter signed by Jones, datelined "Navy Department, Jany. 7th, 1814", to the Navy Agent at Baltimore, Washington circular datestamp and "Free" straightline handstamp, letter relates to contracts for supplying the marines, some internal splits on folds, still Very Fine War free frank from Secretary Jones during the War of 1812 (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 200-300 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
2044		George B. McClellan. Autograph letter signed "Geo. B. McClellan Maj. Genl." on "Head Quarters, Army of the Potomac, Washington" letterhead with Sep. 2, 1861 date, to Maj. Gen. J. A. Dix at Baltimore, presenting Col. Key, folds, Very Fine, desirable early wartime letter on printed letterhead (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 400-500 SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction

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