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Sale 55: United States Postal History

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Free Franks - War Department

Lot 706    

[War] Samuel Dexter, Secretary of War 1800-1801. Free frank "S. Dexter" signature on folded ALS letter addressed to Israel Whelen at Philadelphia Pa., endorsed "War Department", "Wash City Sep" cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp, letter in Dexter's hand "War Department 2d Sept. 1800…Be pleased to purchase & deliver to the Keeper of Military Stores at Philadelphia for the use of the Creek Nation of Indians…", Very Fine, ex-Richard Graham Collection.
Estimate    $150 - 200.

Realized: $125

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