Alexander Hamilton. Free frank "Free A. Hamilton" as Secretary of the Treasury on ca. 1790s folded cover addressed in another hand to "Otho H. Williams, Esquire, Collector of the Customs, Baltimore, Maryland", with "Treasury Department" endorsement at top right, brown "30/MR" Franklin mark and matching "FREE" handstamp, couple light file folds including one thru Hamilton's signature

VERY FINE. A HANDSOME FREE FRANK OF ALEXANDER HAMILTON AS SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY.

Otho Williams (1749-1794) was an active participant in the Revolutionary War, participating in numerous battles and even captured as a prisoner of war by the British. He was eventually released and ended his career as a Brigadier General. This letter was written to Williams as Commissioner of the Port in Baltimore.

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