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Lot
711
[War] Henry Knox, 1st Secretary of War 1789-1784. Free frank "H. Knox" signature as 1st Sec. of War on folded letter to Portland Me., endorsed "War Department", Philadelphia "21 DE" Franklin mark with matching "Free" rating handstamp, letter datelined "War Department, December 7th 1793" concerning Supreme Court decision on invalid pensioners and signed "H Knox", some archivally taped separations, F.-V.F., a scarce free frank by the 1st Sec. of War under the Constitution, ex-David T. Beals, Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $700