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Sale 55: United States Postal History

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Free Franks - Treasury Department

Lot 694    

[Treasury] Richard Bland Lee, Commissioner of Claims from the War of 1812 (1816-19). Free frank "free R.B. Lee" signature as commissioner on 1817 folded cover to Alexandria Va., "Washn. City Jul 5" cds with matching "Free" rating handstamp, 1817 docketing; edgewear, Very Fine, ex-Richard Graham Collection.
Estimate    $100 - 150.

Richard B. Lee was appointed by President Madison in 1816 as Commissioner of Claims to adjudicate claims made for loss or destruction of property in the War of 1812. R.B. Lee was the only person to hold this post, which was independent from the Treasury Department. With the work apparently largely settled, the post was discontinued in 1819.

Realized: $160

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