Lot
2525 
Louisa Catherine Adams (1775-1852), Widow of John Q. Adams., Free frank signature, "L C Adams", on cover to W.D. Lewis, Esqr, Collector of Customs, Philadelphia, red "Free Washington D.C, Aug 8" postmark, one of the rarest Presidential widow franks, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Estimate $400 - 600.
Only First Lady born outside the United States, Louisa Catherine Adams did not come to this country until four years after she had married John Quincy Adams. Political enemies sometimes called her English. She was born in London to an English mother, Catherine Nuth Johnson, but her father was American--Joshua Johnson, of Maryland--and he served as United States consul after 1790. Louisa Catherine Adams died in Washington in 1852, and today lies buried at his side in the family church at Quincy. Louisa Catherine Adams was granted the franking privilege on March 9, 1848; it lasted only a few years until her death on May 15, 1852.
Realized: $575
Lot 2526
John C. Calhoun, Secretary of State, 1844, 2pg ALS as Secretary of State, to U.S. Consul in Ecuador, beautifully written in Calhoun's hand, Very Fine and attractive.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $450
Lot 2527
Clay, Henry. Secretary of State c. 1825, appointed Secretary of State by John Quincy Adams in 1824; free frank signature at upper right on folded letter sheet to Washington, D.C., black "Wilmington, Ky., Nov 5" cds, year date undocketed, Very Fine and attractive.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $180
Lot 2528
Jackson, Andrew Free Frank, c. 1840 (1767-1845) 7th President of the United States, 1829-1837. Bold manuscript free frank on undated folded letter sheet to his attorney Robert M. Benton at Lebanon, Tennessee, blue "Nashville, T. / Dec 24" cds, no year docketing, some expert reinforcement that does not detract, still Very Fine.Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $550
Lot 2529
Presidential Wives Free Franks, selection of 14 autographs & free franks, including Grace Coolidge, Helen H. Taft, Mary Lord Harrison, Florence King Harding, Edith Bolling Wilson, Lucretia Garfield, Frances Cleveland Preston, Bess W. Truman, Edith Kermit Roosevelt; including a few duplicates, condition F-VF or better, please inspect.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $200
Lot 2530
William Howard Taft, 1915 TLS (1857–1930) 27th President of the United States (1909–1913) and later the 10th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (1921-1930), letter declining speaking invitation, Very Fine and choice.Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $75
Lot
2531
"Free, Z. Taylor, manuscript frank as president on buff cover to Tampa, Fla., postmarked red "Free Washington D.C. Sep. 17" cds, wax seal stain, edge wear and flap tears; accompanied by a second cover, an Aug 1849 folded letter from Fort Smith to President Taylor and sent Free under his franking privilege, Fine and quite rare, ex Robertson. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Because Taylor was in office less than a year and a half prior to his death, his Presidential franks are among the most difficult to find.
Realized: $1,600
Lot 2532
Zachary Taylor, 1834 Receipt (1784-1850, 12th President 1849-50). Bold signature "Z. Taylor Col." on receipt for cord wood at Fort Crawford (2nd so named) of which Zachary Taylor was commander, quite rare, Choice Very Fine.Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $475
Lot 2533
John Tyler, 1848 Free Frank (1790-1862) 10th President of the United States, 1841-1845, on stampless folded lettersheet, with manuscript Swineyards, Va.postmark, to Mr. Ewell, President & Professor of Wm & Mary,Williamsburg; Very Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $220
Lot 2534
World War II Military Autographs, 17 or so items, including autographed cover from Gen. Omar Bradley, George Marshall (several), Mark Clark, Jimmy Doolittle, Joseph Stillwell, George Patton, Mathhew Ridgeway; also Edwina Todd, Lt Cmdr USN, Earle Wheeler, Colin Powell, Kay Summersby (Eisenhower's secretary/mistress??), and others; please inspect.Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $1,000