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