Lot 1370
1808 (Mar. 12) Albert Gallatin free frank, printed circular signed by Gallatin and with "Albert Gallatin" free frank from Washington D.C. to the Customs Collector at Penobscot, District of Me., endorsed "pr. Castine Mail", circular contains "You will herewith receive a printed copy of "An act in addition to the act entitled "An act supplementary to the act entitled "An act laying an embargo on all ships and vessels in the ports and harbors of the United States", the new act requires that "A bond must by this act be required from every description of vessel or boats which might not be embraced by the preceding acts"; small faults, Fine.
Estimate 400 - 500
The circular contains important content concerning Jefferson's embargo prior to the War of 1812.
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| Realized $260 |
