Lot
445 
Dyre Kearny, Unknown-1791, Delegate for Delaware to the Continental Congress in 1787 and 1788. Manuscript "Free, Dÿre Kearny" free frank on folded letter addressed in his hand to Warwick Md., manuscript "July 20th 1787" dating at top right, two page ALS signed "Dÿre Kearny"; some edge faults, F.-V.F. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $210
Lot
446
John Laurence, 1750-1810, New York Delegate to Continental Congress 1785-87, U.S. Senator 1796-1800. Manuscript "Free, J Laurence" free frank Senator on folded letter to Nicholas Law in New York City, Philadelphia "JU 6" Franklin mark and matching indistinct "Free" straight line rating handstamp, original ALS dated June 6th 1796, fresh and Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $240
Lot
447
Henry Laurens, 1724-1792, 2nd President of the Continental Congress of the United States (November 1, 1777 to December 9, 1778), South Carolina Member of Continental Congress, captured by British in 1780 and confined in Tower of London, exchanged for General Cornwallis. Manuscript "On Public Service, Henry Laurens" free frank endorsement as President of the Continental Congress on address leaf to Caesar Rodney, Governor & Commander in Chief of the State of Delaware, endorsed "Recommend to General Smallwood, Wilmington", integral ALS datelined "York Town, 28 April 1778" and signed "Henry Laurens, President of Congress"; light staining, Fine. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Letter reads, "I had the honour of conveying through the hands of Gen Smallwood the 24th Inst. a packet directed to Your Excellency containing 12 Copies of an Act of Congress of the 22d Inst. The present cover with present copies of an Act dated the 23d for granting pardons & recommending to the several States to enact Laws or issue Proclamations adated to the good purposes…".
Realized: $2,100
Lot
448
[Treasury] Internal Revenue Service Free Franks 1794-1875, collection of 20 covers including the first commissioner 1793 Tench Coxe, various supervisors and inspectors incl. 1800 Henry Miller, 1798 Edward Hand, 1801 Samuel Smedley, later commissioners: 1815 and 1819 Samuel Smith, three 1863-65 Joseph Lewis including some letters, 1867-68 Edward Rollins, two 1869-70 Columbus Delano, 1872 John W. Douglass, and various deputy commissioners incl. 1865 Edward A. Rollins, etc., some flaws, F.-V.F. group, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $180
Lot
449
Daniel Webster, manuscript "Danl Webster" free frank signature on 1843 cover to New York City with enclosed letter from Ogden Hoffman to Edward Carter at Washington D.C., red "Washington City D.C. May 9" cds and matching straight line "Free" rating handstamp; slight edge wear from thick contents, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Daniel Webster (1782-1852) was a leading American senator representing Massachusetts and statesman during the era of the Second Party System. He was the outstanding spokesman for American nationalism with powerful oratory that made him a key Whig leader. During his 40 years in national politics, Webster served in the House of Representatives for 10 years representing New Hampshire, in the Senate for 19 years representing Massachusetts, and was appointed the United States Secretary of State under three presidents. This was letter was posted the day after he left office as Secretary of State under John Tyler (March 6, 1841-May 8, 1843).
Realized: $160
Lot
450
Daniel Webster, manuscript free frank as Secretary of State on cover to Boscawen, N.H., with red "Washington D.C., Free, May 11" cds, 1852 docketing on reverse, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $135