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Auction: 317 - The Collector's Series
Lot: 1042

Gallatin, Albert (1761-1849). Fourth Secretary of the Treasury of the United States (1801-1814) under Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison; Swiss-born ethnologist, linguist, U.S. politician, diplomat and congressman. Autograph Letter Signed "Albert Gallatin". One and one quarter pages on folio as envelope, Treasury Department 12th March 1805. Gallatin's missive is concerned with the extension of tax credit in connection with an estate, "property of the late Mr. Delany collector of Philadelphia.." Bold Free Frank cover with magenta `WASHn CITY MAR 13' 'FREE' addressed to Woodford County Kentucky and routed by `Lexington Mail'. Signed by Gallatin also on cover beside franking. Old reinforcement and three old stamp mounts on bottom, otherwise Very Good, bold, clear writing and signatures.

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