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James Madison, 1751-1836, 4th President 1809-17. Bold free frank "Free James Madison" as ex-President on 1820 folded cover to Professor Silliman in New Haven, manuscript "Orange C.H. (Va.) / 30 May 1820" with matching "free" rating, some minor ink smears in postmark, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750.
When Madison left office in 1817, he retired to Montpelier, his tobacco plantation in Orange County, Virginia, not far from Jefferson's Monticello.
Realized: $725