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J.C. Fremont, Free, free franked signature as Senator from California on ca. 1851 cover to Washington D.C., neat "San Francisco, Cal." cds, Very Fine.Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
On November 13, 1849, General Bennet C. Riley, without Washington approval, called for a state election to ratify the new California State constitution. On December 20, the California legislature voted to seat two senators to represent the state in the Senate. The front-runner was Fremont, a Free Soil Democrat, known for being a western hero. By random draw of straws, Gwin won the longer Senate term while Fremont won the shorter Senate term.
Current Opening Bid: $500