Lot 119
Sarah Childress Polk, 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 4,000 - 5,000
ONE OF ONLY THREE RECORDED EXAMPLES OF MRS. POLK'S FREE FRANK ON AN INTACT COVER.
Provenance: Stearns
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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