Alexander Hamilton. Free frank "A. Hamilton" as Secretary of the Treasury on December 24, 1790 docketed folded cover to "Charles Lee Esq., Collector, Alexandria (Va.)", "26/DE" Franklin mark and matching "FREE" handstamp, part of one of the back panels is reduced into the docketing but the date is still clear, small toned spot at top left is inconsequential

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

The recipient, Charles Lee, was part of an emerging political dynasty in the late 1700s and early 1800s. His relatives included brothers Henry "Light Horse Harry" Lee (father of Robert E. Lee) as well as Richard Bland Lee, and first cousin-once removed (as well as son-in-law) Richard Henry Lee. He was also third cousin of Zachary Taylor and grand-uncle of Fitzhugh Lee. President Washington named Lee United States attorney general in 1795, in which capacity he remained until the end of President John Adams' administration in 1801. After leaving office, Lee represented William Marbury in the landmark Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison (source: University of Virginia, https://millercenter.org/president/adams/lee-1797-attorney-general).

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