Lot 28
Jackson, Andrew. 7th President of the United States, 1829-1837.
Free Frank as President. With Original Letter from his Daughter-In-Law Still Attached. Free franked Address Leaf, Quarto, Feb 18 "Free Andrew Jackson" by Jackson as President above the address itself, which is in another hand. To a Mrs. Emma Y. Donelson at a bording house in Philadelphia. With a circular red stamp, "Washington City D.C. FEB 18" and red stamped "FREE." Attached is the original letter, a four-page ALS, signed "Sarah," no doubt Jackson's daughter-in-law Sarah Yorke Jackson, who served for a time as White House hostess. She addresses Emma Donelson, who had recently lost a young son, as "Sister," expressing love and concern. The Donelson relatives of Andrew Jackson's wife Rachel were numerous. Jackson's signature and the rest of the writing are dark and bold. Some light staining affects the address portion of the leaf, which bears two small areas of paper loss where it has been unsealed. Some taping of folds. A most unusual Jackson free frank as President with the original letter of a family member still present.
Estimated Value $1,150 - 1,350.
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