Lot 109
[Dolley Madison], 1837 folded letter addressed to Mrs. D.P. Madison in Washington City, entered the mails with blue "Philadelphia Pa. Oct 28" c.d.s. and magenta "12½" rating, upon arrival in Washington, the post office crossed out the postage due and delivered the letter free, the letter was from Mrs. Madison's cousin, Edward Coles, and mentions the writer's trip to Washington, D.C. and meeting with congressmen on the subject of President Madison's personal papers; Very Fine. A most unusual use of the free franking privilege.
Estimate 400 - 500
Provenance: Grunin
The free franking privilege was granted to Dolley Madison on July 2, 1836, just five days after her husband's death. The privilege allowed her to send and receive mail free of postage.
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