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[Treasury] Alexander Hamilton, 1st Secretary of the Treasury 1789-95. Free frank "A Hamilton" signature as Secretary on folded cover endorsed "Treasury Department" to Nathaniel Appleton, Comm. of Lands, Boston Mass., Philadelphia Jan. 12th Franklin mark and matching "Free" rating handstamp; docketed "rec'd 22d Jany /91", Very Fine, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $3,000 - 4,000.
A CHOICE ALEXANDER HAMILTON FREE FRANK AS THE FIRST SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY SERVING UNDER WASHINGTON.
Alexander Hamilton was born circa January 11, 1755 on the island of Nevis, British West Indies. In 1777, Hamilton became General George Washington's assistant. In 1788, he convinced New Yorkers to agree to ratify the U.S Constitution. He then served as the nation's first Secretary of the Treasury, from 1789 to 1795. On July 12, 1804, in New York City, Hamilton died of a gunshot wound that he sustained during a duel with Aaron Burr.
Realized: $10,500