Lot 1075
Polk, Sarah Childress (1803-1891), First Lady (1845-1849). Free-franked cover, envelope endorsed "Free. Mrs. J.K. Polk" and addressed in her own hand to Major John Bills in Bolivar, Tenn.; some restoration, Very Fine appearing and exceedingly rare.
Estimate 7,500 - 10,000
Although Mrs. Polk held the franking privilege longer than any other First Lady, from 1850 until 1891, her franks are extremely rare. This is one of only three recorded.
John Houston Bills, the founder of Bolivar, Tenn., was a life-long friend of the Polk family and married a cousin of President Polk's.
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