Lot
1747 
Charles Sumner (1811-1874), manuscript "C. Sumner" free frank on cover to Pottsville, Pa., postmarked "Washington, D.C. Dec. 7, Free" double circle, docketed at right "Charles Sumner's Envelope, Dec. 7, 1865", Very Fine.Estimate $100 - 150.
Charles Sumner was an American lawyer, politician, and statesman who represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from 1851 until his death in 1874. Before and during the American Civil War, he was a leading American advocate for the abolition of slavery.
Realized: $130
Lot
1748
John Tyler (1790-1862), 10th President of the United States 1841-45, manuscript "J. Tyler" free frank as president on neat cover to New York City, postmarked "Washington, D.C. Dec. 27" red cds and matching straight line "Free" handstamp, lovely strike of red "U.S. City Despatch Post, Dec. 28, 4 O'Clock", Very Fine and scarce usage.Estimate $400 - 600.
Tyler was a Congressman, Governor of Virginia, and Senator. Elected Vice President under Harrison, he became President after only one month. His term was marked by frequent clashes with Whigs led by Henry Clay. He approved the Webster-Ashburton Treaty, which clearly defined the American and Canadian boundary, and signed the measure annexing Texas. He was expelled from his party and denied renomination. In 1861, he was elected to the Confederate House of Representatives, becoming the only President to renounce his American citizenship.
Realized: $650
Lot
1749
John Tyler (1790-1862), 10th President of the United States 1841-45, manuscript "J. Tyler" free frank cover to New York City, postmarked "Richmond, Va. Jun. 6" blue cds and matching straight line "Free" handstamp, manuscript notation "Way" at center, Very Fine, a rare free frank and "Way" usage.Estimate $400 - 600.
Tyler was a Congressman, Governor of Virginia, and Senator. Elected Vice President under Harrison, he became President after only one month. His term was marked by frequent clashes with Whigs led by Henry Clay. He approved the Webster-Ashburton Treaty, which clearly defined the American and Canadian boundary, and signed the measure annexing Texas. He was expelled from his party and denied renomination. In 1861, he was elected to the Confederate House of Representatives, becoming the only President to renounce his American citizenship.
Realized: $220