Lot 54
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)., 3rd president of the U.S. (1801-1809), principal author of the Declaration of Independence and Virginia signer, Secretary of State under Washington (1790-1793).
ALS as ex-president, 7¾" x 9¼", Monticello, 1814 July 8. "Although I have not heard of the sale of my flour, yet in the hope it has taken place, and urged by some of my corn contracts, I have been obliged to draw on you this day in favor of Wm. Stevens or order for 105.D. which will probably be presented to you with this advice. Accept the assurance of my esteem & respect (signed) Th. Jefferson." At the bottom in a much less formal hand Jefferson has noted "July 9. the draught for 105. was taken in & one given for 70.D. payable to Jos. Bishop given there are still 20.D. due." On verso, also in Jefferson's hand, is the note"Gibson & Jefferson July 8.14." Fine. Double-matted with a hand-colored engraving of Jefferson and framed to an overall 23" x 18".
Estimate 10,000 - 15,000
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