Lot 1007
Monroe, James (1758-1831), 5th President of the United States.
ALS as president, 1 page, 6¼ x 7½", July 26, 1823 letter in his hand stating that he had "sent the dft. to Mr Gouverneur near by this nights mail, with a request to the P.M. to forward it, as soon as received, so that I hope it will reach him in due time. I return the check with my signature as requested", Very Fine and fresh.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
INTERESTING LETTER THAT MENTIONS FORWARDING BY THE POSTMASTER AS SOON AS RECEIVED.
The mailing that Monroe mentions is to his son-in-law, Samuel Lawrence Gouverneur, who married his youngest daughter, Maria.
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