Sale 1316 — United States Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 19-20 March, 2024
Category — Andrew Jackson Free Frank and Autograph
Andrew Jackson. Signature as President at top of folded cover to Col. Samuel Swartwout in New York City, endorsed "Free" at top and "Mail" at bottom, part of backflap missing, minor edge wear and file fold thru the signature which is clear and Very Fine, Swartwout was appointed by Jackson as collector of customs at New York, where he served from 1829-1837, he allegedly stole more than $1.2 million in public funds during his service before fleeing to London
Andrew Jackson. Autograph notation at left "Referred to the Secretary of the Navy -- A.J." as President on Oct. 4, 1834 folded letter of recommendation addressed to "His Excellency Andrew Jackson President of the U.S. of American, Washington D.C.," signed by 13 individuals, file folds, Very Fine