Lot 1029
Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804), Framer of the U.S. Constitution, first Treasury Secretary 1789-1795 and leading Federalist, killed in duel by Aaron Burr. 10 x 8 LS, Treasury Department, April 29, 1790, to C. H. Williams, Collector for the Port of Baltimore. Hamilton has received a letter from the Naval Officer of the Port of Baltimore respecting the case of the Snow St. Martin and requests a statement of facts and reasons the vessel was exempted from paying tonnage and fees. Matted with portrait and framed to 12 ½ x 17 overall.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
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| Realized $2,100 |
