Lot 1005
Jackson, Andrew, Free frank as President, Washington, D.C., Oct. 17, 1831. Bold "Free Andrew Jackson" on folded letter written by Andrew Jackson Donelson, Jackson's nephew and private secretary, postmarked red "City of Washington, Dec 19" c.d.s. and matching "Free" handstamp to P.A. Barker of Buffalo. Letter relates that Jackson clearly recalls Barker's visit the previous year but "is quite sure that you did not urge or solicit the appointment of your brother-in-law Mr. Stewart to the office of Postmaster of Buffalo.", minor internal splitting, Very Fine.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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