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James Monroe Autograph Letter Signed as president. Four integral pages, written on page one and addressed on page four, 8" x...
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James Monroe Autograph Letter Signed as president. Four integral pages, written on page one and addressed on page four, 8" x 10", May 26, 1820, Washington, addressed to John Jacob Astor in Paris. The president writes regarding letters sent to "General La Fayette & another for Mr. Marbois". In 1824, President Monroe invited the Marquis de Lafayette to the United States as a guest of the nation. During the trip Lafayette would visit all of the then twenty-four states. A small tear where the wax seal was removed. Light toning and spotting, remnants of adhesive residue on page four, and weakness at folds, else fine.Auction Info
2009 October Grand Format Historical Manuscripts Auction #6031 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
October, 2009
16th-17th
Friday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 11
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