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