Sale 920 — United States Rarities
Sale Date — Tuesday, 17 October, 2006
Category — Free Franks
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Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
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Zachary Taylor. 2pp autograph letter signed"Z. Taylor Capt., 7th Regt. U.S. Inft", datelined "Frankfort Ky. March 28th 1813" to Adjutant General's Office in Washington D.C. reporting the necessity to leave his post in Vincennes and travel to Kentucky to appear before a military court investigating the conduct of General Hopkins, Taylor also recommends appointing additional officers in the Indiana and Illinois Territories, "Public Service" endorsement signed by Taylor, "Frankt. Ky. Mar. 27" circular datestamp and ms. "Free" (over "25" rate), minor toning, Very Fine, desirable autograph letter signed by future president Zachary Taylor while he served as superintendent of the territorial recruiting service
E. 1,000-1,500
1,600
