Lot
435 
J.C. Breckinridge, 1821-1875, Vice President under Buchanan 1857-61, Senator from Kentucky 1861. Manuscript "J. C. Breckinridge" free frank as United States Senator on circa 1861 cover to Washington D.C., "Lexington Ky 30 Aug" cds with matching "Free" straightline handstamp; some minor toning, F.-V.F., a scarce free frank as Senator since he served only 9 months of his term. Estimate $100 - 150.
John C. Breckinridge, served as Buchanan's Vice President from 1857-1861 and was elected senator from Kentucky when Lincoln came to office. However, he was expelled from Congress on December 4, 1861 because of his pro Southern sympathies and promptly became a major general in the Confederate Army.
Realized: $160
Lot
436
Aaron Burr, 1756-1836, 3rd Vice President 1801-1805. Manuscript "Free, A. Burr" free frank signature as U.S. Senator on 1796 folded cover Timothy Green in New York City, Philadelphia "4 / IA" Bishop mark and matching straight line "Free" handstamp, inside docketing "Jany 2 1796, Hon A Burr Esqr, Philadelphia", Extremely Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A CHOICE AARON BURR FREE FRANK AS U.S. SENATOR FROM NEW YORK.
After serving as a Continental Army officer in the Revolutionary War, Burr became a successful lawyer and politician. He was elected twice to the New York State Assembly (1784-1785, 1798-1799), was appointed New York State Attorney General (1789-1791), was chosen as a United States Senator (1791-1797) from the state of New York, and reached the apex of his career as Vice President during President Jefferson's first term. The highlight of Burr's tenure as President of the Senate (one of his few official duties as Vice President) was the Senate's first impeachment trial, of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase.
On July 12, 1804, during the last full year of his single term as Vice President, Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton famously dueled in New York City. Hamilton later died of the gunshot wound that he sustained during duel, but Burr was never tried for the illegal duel and all charges against him were eventually dropped. Hamilton's death ended Burr's political career.
Realized: $1,300
Lot
437
California Representatives and Senators, group of nine covers comprising Cornelius Cole, John Conness, William Higby, Milton S. Latham, James A. McDougall, Joseph C. McKibbin, Donald C. McRuer, Aaron A. Sargent,and John B. Weller, Very Fine group. Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $270
Lot
438
Henry Clay, Secretary of State 1825-29. Manuscript "Free H. clay" free frank on folded cover to Frankford Ky., red "Lexington Ky. Nov 30" cds redated in manuscript "Dec. 1", Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
Henry Clay, Sr. (1777-1852) was an American lawyer, politician, and skilled orator who represented Kentucky in both the United States Senate and House of Representatives. He served three different terms as Speaker of the House of Representatives and was also Secretary of State from 1825 to 1829. He lost his campaigns for president in 1824, 1832 and 1844. Henry Clay generally did not indicate his office when franking mail as required by regulations.
Realized: $170
Lot
439
Schuyler Colfax, free frank as Speaker of the House, 40th Congress, on cover from South Bend, Ind. to Reading, Pa., with original 1868 illustrated letterhead showing House of Representatives view; cover opening tear at left and missing most of backflap, otherwise Very Fine, a nice free frank with signed enclosure. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $150
Lot
440
Members of Congress Free Franks, collection of 195 free frank covers with some minor duplication, better includes John Tyler (10th President), John Bell, Stephen A. Douglas (Lincoln-Douglas debates), James Henderson (Rep. OR), John Rogers McBride (Rep. OR), James Slater (Rep. & Sen. OR), Peter Bell (Rep. TX), James Flanagan (Sen TX), Volney Howard (Rep. TX), Hiram Pitt (Delegate from CO), Peter Hill (Sen. CO), George Cole (Del. WA Terr.), Selucious Garfield (Del. WA Terr.), William Wallace (Del. WA & ID Terr.), Martin F. Conway (Rep. KS), James Lane (Rep. IN & Sen. KS), Marcus Parrott (Del. KS), Henry Dodge (Del. & Sen. WI), John M. Bernhisel (Del. UT), Walter Burleigh (Del. Dakota Terr.), James M. Cavanaugh (Rep. Minn., Del. MT Terr.), Phineus Hitchcock (De. & Sen. NE), William M. Stewart (Sen. NV), John Rogers McBride (Rep. OR) with "Idaho City " Idaho Terr. cds, Thomas Hart Benton (Rep. & Sen. MO as Senator and second as Rep.), and Horace Mann (Rep. Mass.), etc.; also includes a binder of Presidential printed franks and White House envelopes, F.-V.F. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
A WONDERFUL COLLECTION OF CONGRESSIONAL FREE FRANKS INCLUDING TERRITORIAL DELEGATES.
Realized: $3,750
Lot
441
James William Denver, 1817-1892, U.S. Representative from California 1855-57, Commissioner of Indian Affairs 1857, 1858-59, Governor of Kansas Terr. 1857-58. Manuscript "J.W. Denver, M.C." free frank as Member of Congress to his mother L.C. Denver at Wilmington Oh., Extremely Fine and choice. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $240
Lot
442
Wm M. Gwin, U.S. Senate, one of California's first states Senators, manuscript free frank on cover to Vicksburg, Miss., "Washington D.C., Free, Jan 10" cds, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Lot
443
Alexander Hamilton, 1755-1804, 1st Secretary of the Treasury 1789-95. Manuscript "A. Hamilton" free frank on 1790 folded cover to Charles Lee as Collector at Alexandria, Philadelphia "26 DE" Franklin mark and partial matching "Free" rating handstamp; two file folds, Very Fine and rare. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A RARE ALEXANDER HAMILTON FREE FRANK AS THE FIRST SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY SERVING UNDER WASHINGTON.
An early American leader, Hamilton served as an aide to Washington during the Revolution. He was later a delegate to the Constitutional Convention and co-wrote the Federalist papers. As the first Secretary of the Treasury, he stabilized the nation's finances. A champion of a strong central government, he died in a duel with political foe Aaron Burr.
Realized: $3,250
Lot
444
[Interior] Census Office, group of 8 covers and two letters comprising Commissioner or Clerk free franks of John C.G. Kennedy (4), William Irving, J. Dunwoody B. DeBow; and two Marshal free franks of 1850 "Census Business" folded letter and 1860 Official Business-Census envelope; F.-V.F., ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $55