Lot
634 
[Executive - President] Dwight D. Eisenhower, pencil signature as censor on cover with typewriter address to Mrs. Eisenhower in Washington D.C., flap with printed "Allied Force Headquarters, Office of the Commander-in-Chief"; flap tear, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $180
Lot
635
(Executive - President) Andrew Jackson, large bold free frank as President, on undated folded cover to Baltimore Md. with red "City of Washington Oct. 21" cds and matching "Free" handstamp; some tears and small paper loss entirely on back flaps, fresh and Very Fine, ex-Kramer. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
A CHOICE ANDREW JACKSON PRESIDENTIAL FREE FRANK.
President Andrew Jackson viewed the Indian tribes as obstacles to American expansion. His Indian Removal Act and other federal legislative initiatives sought to separate Indians from the path of white settlement. By 1840, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the American military had relocated more than 30 tribes to areas west of the Mississippi River.
Realized: $1,900
Lot 636
[Executive - President] Andrew Johnson Presidential Appointment, February 23, 1866 vellum document, 19¾" x 15¾", appoints "William S. McCaskey of the 13th Regiment of Infantry…Second Lieutenant….", countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, blue seal is intact, docketed by Asst. Adjt. Gen. E.D. Townsend at top; usual file folds, professionally framed incorporating portrait of Johnson at top, Very Fine.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Anything authentically signed by Johnson is scarce because he was the first president to use a stamped signature because of his broken arm. The stamped signatures are often sold as original signatures.
Realized: $500
Lot
637
[Executive - President] 1896 U.S. Consular Letters To President-Elect McKinley, group of three covers from U.S. Consulates comprising Bradford, England, Ceylon, and Brunswick, Germany, each bearing appropriate franking; couple small flaws, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400.
These letters were congradulating the McKinley on his recent win in the presidential election. He was the 25th President of the United States, serving from March 4, 1897 until his assassination in September 1901.
Realized: $220
Lot
638
[Executive - President] John Tyler, (1790-1862) 10th President of the United States, 1841-1845. free frank "J. Tyler" as ex-President on blue cover to San Diego Cal., black "New-York Mar 28" ocean mail cds, light tone spot, Very Fine. Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $900
Lot
639
[Executive - President] Martin Van Buren, 1782-1862, 8th President 1837-41, bold "Free, M. Van Buren" free frank on 1836 folded cover addressed in his hand to Dunstable N.H., red "Washington City D.C. Dec 23" cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp, forwarded with "Dunstable N.H. Dec 29" cds to Concord, Very Fine, This cover was mailed just after his election to the Presidency to succeed Jackson, but before he took office in 1837. Estimate $300 - 400.
Van Buren was Senator from New York and Governor of New York, but resigned to become Jackson's Secretary of State. Later, he was Jackson's second Vice President and his choice to succeed him. Defeating William Harrison in 1836, his administration was quickly plagued by the Panic of 1837, when banks failed and the economy soured for the duration of his term. Defeated by Harrison in 1840 because of economic problems, he retired to New York.
Realized: $425
Lot
640
[Executive - President] Martin Van Buren, 1782-1862, 8th President 1837-41, bold "M. Van Buren" free frank on 1840 folded letter to George Parker in New York City, greenish "Washington City D.C. Aug 12" cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp, Very Fine, sent as President. Estimate $300 - 400.
Although this cover was franked by Martin Van Buren, the letter was written and signed by John T. Van Buren, the President's son and sometimes secretary, who says: "I am requested by my father to thank you, in his name, for the copies of your engraving which you were so kind as to send to him. The likeness & the engraving are both pronounced to be admirable by all who are best qualified to give a correct opinion.".
Realized: $325
Lot
641
[Executive - Presidential Private Secretary] Adam Badeau, free frank signature "Adam Badeau" as private secretary to U.S. Grant on printed "from the President of the United States" cover addressed to John Jay in New York City, "Washington 'Free' Mar 24" cds; Very Fine and rare free frank, ex-Sampson, Theodore Stevens, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $200 - 300.
Born in New York City, Badeau volunteered when the war began and became an aide on the staff of General Thomas W. Sherman. Badeau was badly wounded in an assault at Port Hudson La. in May 1863. In March 1864, he became Military Secretary to General U.S. Grant, in which post he served until May 1869, when he entered foreign service for the Department of State.
Realized: $450
Lot
642
[Executive - Presidential Private Secretary] Robert M. Douglas, son of Stephen A. Douglas. Free frank "Robert M. Douglas" signature as secretary in purple manuscript on printed "Executive Mansion" cover to Philadelphia Pa., "Washington 'Free' Jul 20" cds, red Presidential wax seal on reverse, Very Fine, ex-Theodore Stevens, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $160
Lot
643
[Executive - Presidential Private Secretary] John Hay, two covers with free frank signature "John Hay" as Lincoln's Senior Private Secretary on Official envelope with "from the President of the United States" imprint, one addressed to John G. Nicolay's in care of Governor Evans in Denver City, Colorado Terr. with "Washington City D.C. Sep 27 1863" cds, light wax seal stain; other endorsed private to Bram Wakeman at Post Office New York City; large stain and opening fault; F.-V.F. and scarce pair, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $300 - 400.
Nicolay was the junior Private Secretary. He was in Denver arranging for secret Federal gold and silver shipments to go to New York to help fund the war effort and buy gun barrels for rifles in Europe.
Realized: $1,100