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Sale 60: The Westpex Auction

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Specialized Collection of the 1861-67 2¢ Black Jack

Lot 1806    

(Free Franks) Andrew Jackson, (1767-1845) 7th President of the United States, 1829-1837. Folded cover with manuscript "Andrew Jackson, Major Genl Comdg, D. of the South" free frank and addressed in his hand to J.C. Calhoun, Sec of War, City of Washington, black "Nash. T. Jul 26" cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp; fold strengthening.
Estimate    $1,000 - 1,500.

A SCARCE ANDREW JACKSON FREE FRANK AS MAJOR GENERAL COMMANDING THE DIVISION OF THE SOUTH.

Letter was to Sec. of War John C. Calhoun, who eight years later would be Jackson's running mate as Vice President, serving two terms under Jackson.

Realized: $1,600

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