Lot 158
1776 (c.) Philadelphia Pa. to Lebanon Conn., folded cover with free frank endorsement "Free Wm Williams Philadela", addressed in hand to Mrs. Mary Williams at Col. Williams's residence in Lebanon Conn., without date or contents; carefully silked, light toning, Very Fine appearing.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
ONE OF ONLY TWO RECORDED FREE FRANKS OF WILLIAM WILLIAMS IN PRIVATE HANDS.
Provenance: Grunin
William Williams was a delegate from Connecticut to the Continental Congress of 1776-1778 and 1783-1784 and signer of the Declaration of Independence.
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