Sale 258


Lot 1063

Tyler, John (1790-1862), 10th President of the U.S., succeeded to the Presidency upon the death of William Henry Harrison. 4 x 5¼ ALS, 2½pp. (one sheet folded), May 30, 1861 (Ricmond), writes to F.H. Alfriend who is looking for a position in the Virginia Confederacy, suggests that Alfriend might "take part in the effort being made to raise the Wise Legion". Also includes the manuscript-franked cover in which the letter was mailed postmarked Richmond, May 31, 1861, the last day of operation of the U.S. Post Office in the seceded states, significant both historically and philatelically.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000

After leaving the White House, Tyler returned to his home state of Virginia, where he had served as governor, 1825-27, and U.S. Senator, 1827-36. He became a strong supporter of secession and was elected to the C.S.A. Congress, though he died before taking his seat.


 
Realized $2,300



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