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Alexander Hamilton, 1755-1804, 1st Secretary of the Treasury 1789-95. Manuscript "A. Hamilton" free frank on 1790 folded cover to Charles Lee as Collector at Alexandria, Philadelphia "26 DE" Franklin mark and partial matching "Free" rating handstamp; two file folds, Very Fine and rare. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000.
A RARE ALEXANDER HAMILTON FREE FRANK AS THE FIRST SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY SERVING UNDER WASHINGTON.
An early American leader, Hamilton served as an aide to Washington during the Revolution. He was later a delegate to the Constitutional Convention and co-wrote the Federalist papers. As the first Secretary of the Treasury, he stabilized the nation's finances. A champion of a strong central government, he died in a duel with political foe Aaron Burr.
Realized: $3,250