Lot 260
John Adams (1735-1826), Second President of the U.S. (1797-1801). Autograph Letter Signed as U.S. Vice-President and President of the Senate, one page, 7½ x 12¾ Philadelphia, December 26, 1792. In full:
"Rec.d from the Hand of Doctor Stephen White a Packet certified by the Electors of North Carolina to contain a List of their votes for President and Vice President of the United States. John Adams President of the Senate of the United States."
Fine condition, tipped to a backing board and enclosed in a custom quarter-leather portfolio with historical background and an engraved portrait.
Estimate 10,000 - 15,000
In this election 264 votes were cast by each of the 132 electors, each elector naming two persons on his ballot. Washington was named on all 132 ballots. Adams received 77 votes, the remainder being split among Thomas Jefferson, Aaron Burr and George Clinton.
|
| |
| Realized $14,500 |
