Lot 119
James Monroe (1758-1831, 5th President 1817-25). Bold "James Monroe" free frank on folded cover addressed in his hand to Dr. James W. Wallace, Warrenton, Virginia, postmarked by "Aldie, Va." manuscript & matching "Free", vert. file fold affecting "James", Very Fine.Estimate $300 - 400.
A Continental Congressman, he was one of Virginia's first Senators. Washington appointed him Minister to France, but was recalled for privately opposing Jay's Treaty with England. He was then Governor of Virginia until Jefferson asked him to negotiate the Louisiana Purchase with France. Upon the conclusion of that Treaty, Jefferson appointed him Minister to Great Britain and then he was Madison's Secretary of State and Secretary of War. Elected President in 1816 and re-elected unopposed in 1820, Monroe presided over the Era of Good Feelings, bought Florida from Spain, and signed the Missouri Compromise. The highlight of his administration is the Monroe Doctrine, which warned Europe not to interfere in the Western Hemisphere.
Realized: $525
Lot 120
John Quincy Adams (1767-1848, 6th President 1825-29). Bold manuscript free frank "J.Q. Adams" in his infirm hand on folded cover to Messrs. Morris & Willis, Editors of the Home Journal in New York, postmarked red "Washington, D.C." cds with "Free" attached at top, flap torn, Very Fine and choice.Estimate $400 - 600.
Son of John Adams, he was Minister to the Netherlands, Prussia, Russia and Great Britain, and negotiated the Treaty of Ghent which ended the War of 1812. He was a Senator from Massachusetts and Secretary of State under Monroe. In 1824, he ran against Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay, and though Jackson received more votes, the election was thrown into the House of Representatives. There, House Speaker Clay swayed members to vote for Adams, who then appointed Clay Secretary of State. Following his defeat in 1828, he was elected to the House of Representatives, where he served from 1831 until his death.
Realized: $575
Lot 121
John Quincy Adams (1767-1848, 6th President 1825-29). Bold manuscript free frank "J.Q. Adams" on folded cover addressed in his infirm hand to Hon. Edward A. Newton in Pittsfield, Mass., cover silked on interior, Extremely Fine.Estimate $400 - 600.
Son of John Adams, he was Minister to the Netherlands, Prussia, Russia and Great Britain, and negotiated the Treaty of Ghent which ended the War of 1812. He was a Senator from Massachusetts and Secretary of State under Monroe. In 1824, he ran against Andrew Jackson and Henry Clay, and though Jackson received more votes, the election was thrown into the House of Representatives. There, House Speaker Clay swayed members to vote for Adams, who then appointed Clay Secretary of State. Following his defeat in 1828, he was elected to the House of Representatives, where he served from 1831 until his death.
Realized: $200
Lot 122
Andrew Jackson (1767-1845, 7th President 1829-37). Manuscript free frank "Free Andrew Jackson" on folded cover addressed in his hand to Saml. Bradfor in Philadelphia, endorsed "Private" on flap, Extremely Fine.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $650
Lot 123
Martin Van Buren (1782-1862, 8th President 1837-41). Bold "Free M. Van Buren" free frank on cover addressed in his hand, postmarked by blue "Kinderhook, N.Y./Jan. 22" cds, Extremely Fine, sent from his home town of Kinderhook.Estimate $300 - 400.
Van Buren was Senator from New York and Governor of New York, but resigned to become Jackson's Secretary of State. Later, he was Jackson's second Vice President and his choice to succeed him. Defeating William Harrison in 1836, his administration was quickly plagued by the Panic of 1837, when banks failed and the economy soured for the duration of his term. Defeated by Harrison in 1840 because of economic problems, he retired to New York.
Realized: $575
Lot 124
Martin Van Buren (1782-1862, 8th President 1837-41). Bold manuscript "Free M. Van Buren" free frank on neat cover addressed in his hand to A.J. Smith in Trenton, N.J., postmarked by "Kinderhook, N.Y./Oct 9" cds, Extremely Fine.Estimate $300 - 400.
Van Buren was Senator from New York and Governor of New York, but resigned to become Jackson's Secretary of State. Later, he was Jackson's second Vice President and his choice to succeed him. Defeating William Harrison in 1836, his administration was quickly plagued by the Panic of 1837, when banks failed and the economy soured for the duration of his term. Defeated by Harrison in 1840 because of economic problems, he retired to New York.
Realized: $550
Lot 125
William Henry Harrison (1773-1841, 9th President 1841). Manuscript "Free W.H. Harrison" free frank on neat 1826 folded cover addressed in his hand to Thomas Taylor, Richmond, Va., postmarked manuscript "Cleves, O., July 24" cds, Very Fine and rare, signed as Senator (Only One Autograph as President Known); handstamped "Ward".Estimate $5,000 - 7,500.
Harrison served in the Indian Wars and was Governor of the Indiana Territory. In 1811 he defeated Tecumseh at Tippecanoe and in the War of 1812, became a national hero by defeating the British at the Battle of the Thames. He then became a Congressman, Senator and Minister to Columbia. He lost to Martin Van Buren in the 1836 Presidential election, but, in 1840, using the slogan "Tippecanoe and Tyler too", handily defeated Van Buren to become the second oldest President. During his inauguration on a cold March day, he wore no hat or gloves and delivered a one hundred minute speech. He caught pneumonia and died thirty one days later.
Realized: $2,700
Lot 126
John Tyler (10th President, 1841-45). On undated folded letter sheet probably hand carried, to J. B. Jones, Esq., Washington; with tear not affecting signature.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $160
Lot 127
John Tyler (1790-1862, 10th President 1841-45). Manuscript "J. Tyler" free frank on neat 1860 cover addressed in his hand to Rev. William B. Sprague in Albany, N.Y., postmarked blue "Norfolk, VA." cds with straight line "Steamboat" & "Free", Very Fine and choice, signed as ex-President.Estimate $400 - 600.
Tyler was a Congressman, Governor of Virginia, and Senator. Elected Vice President under Harrison, he became President after only one month. His term was marked by frequent clashes with Whigs led by Henry Clay. He approved the Webster-Ashburton Treaty, which clearly defined the American and Canadian boundary, and signed the measure annexing Texas. He was expelled from his party and denied renomination. In 1861, he was elected to the Confederate House of Representatives, becoming the only President to renounce his American citizenship.
Realized: $800
Lot 128
John Tyler (1790-1862, 10th President 1841-45). Manuscript "J. Tyler" free frank on neat 1859 cover to George Wm. Lewis in Hartford, CT., postmarked "Richmond, VA./Apr 11, 1859" cds with straight line "Advertised" & "Free", flap torn, Very Fine and choice, signed as ex-President.Estimate $400 - 600.
Tyler was a Congressman, Governor of Virginia, and Senator. Elected Vice President under Harrison, he became President after only one month. His term was marked by frequent clashes with Whigs led by Henry Clay. He approved the Webster-Ashburton Treaty, which clearly defined the American and Canadian boundary, and signed the measure annexing Texas. He was expelled from his party and denied renomination. In 1861, he was elected to the Confederate House of Representatives, becoming the only President to renounce his American citizenship.
Realized: $625