United States and Confederate States Postal History

**Presidential Free Franks and Autographs**
Lot	Sym.	Lot Description
1001		Thomas Jefferson. Free frank with bold "free Th. Jefferson" as ex-President on folded cover addressed in his hand to Ferdinand Hassler in Newark, red "CHARLOTville Va. Dec. 2?" circular datestamp, additional manuscript "Free" at top right, no year but circa 1809-13 (ASCC dates this datestamp 1802-13), some light toning and residual tape at bottom from previous mounting A VERY FINE EXAMPLE OF JEFFERSON'S FRANKING SIGNATURE AS EX-PRESIDENT IN MONTICELLO. Thomas Jefferson realized one of his great achievements with the opening of the University of Virginia in Charlottesville in 1825. He died on July 4, 1826, the same day that John Adams died and fifty years to the day of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Ferdinand Hassler, to whom this is addressed, went on to become the Superintendent of the United States Coast Survey (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 3,000-4,000 SOLD for $5,500.00 Will close during Public Auction
1002		James Monroe. Free frank "James Monroe" probably as ex-President on folded cover addressed in his hand to Caesar Rodney (the son of the Declaration signer), in Dover Delaware, "New York Jun. 18" circular datestamp and matching "Free", undated but circa 1828, docketing at left reads, "President Monroe", cover with small tear at top, Fine and scarce (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 400-500 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
1003		James Monroe. Clear signature as President on military land grant with "Militi Forti Et Fideli" engraving for land in Illinois, some soiling and wear, still presentable (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 400-500 SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
1004		Andrew Jackson. Group of items matted and framed in elaborate oversize 42 x 29 in. frame, including 1834 military appointment with large bold "Andrew Jackson" signature, also Series 1914 Blue Seal $10.00 Federal Reserve note (Friedberg No. 915) and modern $20.00 note, portraits of Jackson, large commemorative medal and a group of U.S. stamps depicting Jackson, the appointment document with folds and some slight toning, the large-size note with some apparent mount staining at top (full condition cannot be verified on either), a striking and impressive homage to our seventh President, the image of Jackson has a long history on U.S. currency, starting in 1869 with the $5.00 Legal Tender Issue (United States Note) (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 1,000-1,500 SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
1005		Andrew Jackson. Free frank "Free Andrew Jackson" as President on oversize cover front only to Lexington Ky., red "City of Washington Oct. 15" circular datestamp and "FREE" handstamp, some soiling along vertical file folds, still Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 400-500 SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
1006		Andrew Jackson. Autograph notation at left "Referred to the Secretary of the Navy -- A.J." as President on Oct. 4, 1834 folded letter of recommendation addressed to "His Excellency Andrew Jackson President of the U.S. of American, Washington D.C.," signed by 13 individuals, file folds, Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 400-500 SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
1007		Martin Van Buren. One-page autograph letter signed "M. Van Buren" as ex-President to neighboring political group in Penn Yan, declining invitation to attend meeting, with integral address leaf free franked "Free M. Van Buren" and address in his hand, red "Kinderhook N.Y. Oct. 1" circular datestamp, toning around folds, otherwise Very Fine, ex Kantor (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 300-400 SOLD for $950.00 Will close during Public Auction
1008		William Henry Harrison. Letter dated "Vincennes 6th Feby. 1810" to "Cashier of the Bank of the United States," signed "Willm. Henry Harrison" as Governor of Indiana Territory, requests an advance of $200.00 for Charles Smith, other side with three endorsements, some slight foxing and cut skillfully repaired with document tape, Fine, Harrison served as territorial governor from 1801 to 1812, ex Laurence (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 400-500 SOLD for $750.00 Will close during Public Auction
1009		Zachary Taylor. Free frank "Z. Taylor" as President on cover front only addressed to Philadelphia, red "Free/Washington D.C. 21 Jul." circular datestamp, Very Fine, Taylor's presidential franks are scarce (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 500-750 SOLD for $1,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
1010		Franklin Pierce. Free frank "Franklin Pierce" as ex-President on cover addressed in his hand to Baltimore Md., New York 1859 circular datestamp with "Free", Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 300-400 SOLD for $475.00 Will close during Public Auction
1011		Andrew Johnson. Bold signature as Pesident on illustrated vellum document conferring the rank of brigadier general to Jarius Hall for meritorious service during the war, also signed by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, few folds, Very Fine (Image) Search for comparables at SiegelAuctions.com	E. $ 500-750 SOLD for $275.00 Will close during Public Auction