Lot 277
John Tyler (1790-1862), Tenth President of the U.S. (1841-1845), Vice President under Harrison (1841). Autograph Letter Signed as President, one page, 4½ x 7¼ [Washington], January 21, 1842. To "Mr. Southard", President pro-tem of the Senate, in full:
"I do not know what better disposition I can now make of the accompanying letter than by enclosing it to you. The subject is duly before the Senate. With great Respect, yrs &c, J Tyler"
Fresh Very Fine condition, accompanied by an engraved portrait.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
In addition to being a U.S. Senator from New Jersey, Samuel Lewis Southard (1747-1842) had served as Secretary of the Navy under Monroe and John Quincy Adams (1823-1829).
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