George Washington. Free frank "President U.S." as President on 1793 folded letter in another hand to "Mr. Archibald Robertson, New York", bold brown "26/AP" Franklin mark and matching "FREE" handstamp, including original enclosure datelined "Philadelphia, April 26th, 1793", written and signed by Tobias Lear (President Washington's personal secretary) regarding an inquiry made to the President, cover with slight splits along folds and trivial light toned marks

VERY FINE. A REMARKABLE AND DESIRABLE EXAMPLE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON'S "PRESIDENT U.S." FREE FRANK WITH ORIGINAL ENCLOSURE WRITTEN BY TOBIAS LEAR.

Archibald Robertson (1765-1835) was a Scottish-born painter who was known for his watercolor landscape paintings and engravings. He was commissioned by George and Martha Washington for a painting shortly after arriving to the United States from Scotland.

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