Lot 1002
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826), 3rd President of the U.S. (1801-09), Delegate to the Continental Congress from Virginia (1775-76), Signer of the Declaration of Independence, Governor of Va. (1779-81), Member of continental Congress (1783-85), Minister to France (1785-89), Washington's Secretary of State (1790-93), John Adams' Vice President (1797-1801). Printed DS, "Th:Jefferson", as Secretary of State, 1p, 15¼ x 9½ Philadelphia, Mr. 3, 1791. An act approved at the third session of the U.S. Congress "to continue in force for a limited time, an Act, intitled [sic] ‘An Act for the temporary Establishment of the Post-Office…." and further"That all letters to and from the treasurer, comptroller and auditor of the treasury, and the assistant to the Secretary of the Treasury, on public service, shall be received and conveyed by the post, free of postage"; boldly signed, also countersigned, in typeset, by President George Washington, Vice-President John Adams and Speaker of the House Frederick Augustus Muhlenberg. Minor paper loss at lower corners, light toning at top blank margin, Fine and rare document pertaining to the early Post-Office and Treasury Dept. mail.
Estimate 30,000 - 40,000
The U.S. Post Office was created as a temporary government agency on September 22, 1789. It was not until the Act of February 20, 1792, however, that it was made permanent with clearly defined rules and regulations for its organization and development.
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