George Washington. Free frank "President U.S." as President on folded cover addressed in another hand to "His Excellency George Walton, Governor of the State of Georgia", endorsed "Public Service", light strike of "N. York Jul. ?" straightline datestamp with matching "FREE" handstamp, paper shows clear "C Taylor" of watermark, docketed "Letter President of the United States 9th July 1789", some expert restoration, some soiling along folds

VERY FINE. AN ATTRACTIVE AND RARE EARLY EXAMPLE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON'S "PRESIDENT U.S." FREE FRANK.

George Washington's term as president began on April 30, 1789. On July 6, just three days before this was written, Washington signed into law the first major piece of legislation of the new government by passing the Tariff of 1789, to protect domestic manufacturing and to raise revenue.

Image Magnifier / Download

Power Search for Comparables