Lot 1072
Langdon, John (1741-1819), Delegate to Continental Congress from New Hampshire (1775-76, 1787); served in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War; President of New Hampshire (1785-86, 1788-89); member, U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 and Signer of the U.S. Constitution; U.S. Senator from New Hampshire (1789-1801); Governor of New Hampshire (1805-09, 1810-12); received 9 electoral votes for Vice-Presiden (1808).
Free frank and autograph letter signed, November 26, 1800, Washington City; address panel franked "free J Langdon, Senator of the U.S." with "Washington, Nov 27" postmark and "Free" handstamp; addressed in his hand to "Honre. De La Tombe, late Consul General of France, Philadelphia"; half-page letter on integral second leaf regarding sending Tombe a copy of the "the Presidents speech" signed "yours sincerely, J Langdon" with flourishes; clean and Very Fine.
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000
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