Lot 5
James Monroe, 1758-1831, 5th President of the United States 1817-25. Bold free frank "Jas Monroe" as Secretary of State on folded cover to L. Seymour Esqr. at Canadaigua N.Y., "Washn. City Dec 22" cds with matching "Free" rating handstamp, manuscript "Department of State" notation top right, docketed "James Munroe Esq. Acting Secrty State. on the subject of the Deeds Georgia Land. O Phelps, 20 Decr. 1814" at left, F.-V.F.Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $1,050