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 Lot 3319 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks - H. R. Harmer Inc United States and Worldwide Stamps, Covers, and CollectionsJohn Jay (1745-1829; American statesman) autograph free frank "John Jay" on legal size folded cover to the Governor of Georgia (Samuel Elbert), neat "N. York. June. 15" straight-line handstamp with matching "FREE", 1785 docketing, some water staining and edge wear, otherwise Fine and scarcernAmong his many significant contributions to the country's founding, he was President of the Continental Congress (1778-79), delegate from New York (1774-77, 1778-79), signatory of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, the second governor of New York, the Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Secretary of State under Washington and the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. He was also one of the authors of the seminal "Federalist Papers". Sale 3054: Session 3 - United States Stamps and Covers H. R. Harmer Inc United States and Worldwide Stamps, Covers, and Collectionsunited states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks |
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 Lot 3335 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks - H. R. Harmer Inc United States and Worldwide Stamps, Covers, and CollectionsWar of 1812 Military District Free Frank (1812-1815) free frank, " Publick Service, Simon Bruton Col., 2nd Regt. detachd M.N. 6", folded cover addressed to Major Genral Calvin Jones, Raleigh, North Carolina, horizontal file fold towards the bottom has minor tears, still Fine; the fre franking privilege was enjoined by the recipient as the franking privilege was granted to certain department heads in the ten established military districts; the "M.N. 6" ("Military Area No. 6") refers to the district including Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina; ex-Dr. RobertsonSale 3054: Session 3 - United States Stamps and Covers H. R. Harmer Inc United States and Worldwide Stamps, Covers, and Collectionsunited states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks |
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 Lot 3303 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks - H. R. Harmer Inc United States and Worldwide Stamps, Covers, and CollectionsJames A. Garfield (1831-81; 20th President of the United States), free frank, signed "J.A.Garfield", as sitting congressman addressed to Professor R.A. Hinsdale, Alliance, Ohio, black "Hiram O, May 18th" cds docketing on the back shows the date as "May, 17, 1869", Very FinernBorn in an Ohio log cabin (the last of the "Log Cabin Presidents"), Garfield was a self-made man who became a school president in his mid-20s. During the Civil War, he fought for the Union and rose to the rank of major general. As a Republican, he went on to represent Ohio in the House of Representatives, where he served from 1863 to 1881. In 1880, a divided Republican Party chose Garfield as its dark horse presidential nominee. After winning a close general election, his brief time in office was marked by political wrangling, particularly with the Conkling machine in NY City. In July 1881, Garfield was shot by a disgruntled constituent and died less than three months later.Sale 3054: Session 3 - United States Stamps and Covers H. R. Harmer Inc United States and Worldwide Stamps, Covers, and Collectionsunited states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks |
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 Lot 3314 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks - H. R. Harmer Inc United States and Worldwide Stamps, Covers, and CollectionsHenry Clay (1777-1852; American statesman), frank "Free H Clay" at upper right corner of an envelope addressed in his hand to "Henry Grinnell, Esq City of New York", signature mostly overlapped by a nice strike of red "Washington DC Mar 15 Free" date stamp, Very Fine in every respectrnHenry Clay was an US attorney and statesman who represented Kentucky in both the US Senate and House of Representatives. He was the seventh House Speaker as well as the ninth Secretary of State, also receiving electoral votes for president in the 1824, 1832, and 1844 presidential elections. He helped found both the National Republican Party and the Whig Party. For his role in defusing sectional crises, he earned the appellation of the "Great Compromiser" and was part of the "Great Triumvirate" of Congressmen, alongside fellow Whig Daniel Webster and John C. Calhoun.rnThe addressee, Henry Grinnell (1799-1874), was an American merchant and philanthropist, promoting and funding Arctic exploration among other things. Sale 3054: Session 3 - United States Stamps and Covers H. R. Harmer Inc United States and Worldwide Stamps, Covers, and Collectionsunited states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks |
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 Lot 3330 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks - H. R. Harmer Inc United States and Worldwide Stamps, Covers, and CollectionsFrederick Watts (1801-89, Commissioner of Agriculture), free frank, "Frederick Watts Commissioner", cover letter on official Department of Agriculture letter head, addressed to S. Modie, Chesterville, Morrow County, Ohio, black "Washington D.C. Free, JUL, 6", some trivial light toning, Very FinernFrom the 1820s/50s Watts was a prominent lawyer and judge in Pennsylvania. Despite his many contributions to the legal profession in both Cumberland County and the State of Pennsylvania Watts is most known for his role as the «Father of Penn State". In 1871 Watts took the position of Commissioner of Agriculture in the Grant Administration. Serving until 1877, he took efforts to strengthen ties between agricultural institutions as well as expending the role of the Agricultural departmentSale 3054: Session 3 - United States Stamps and Covers H. R. Harmer Inc United States and Worldwide Stamps, Covers, and Collectionsunited states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks |
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 Lot 3309 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks - H. R. Harmer Inc United States and Worldwide Stamps, Covers, and CollectionsMary Lord Harrison (1858-1948; US First Lady, Widow of Benjamin Harrison), free frank, "Mary Lord Harrison", black "New York, NY 7947, June 5, 4pm" cds, black "Grand Central Station" handstamp with two lines above and below the stamp, some smudging of the ink, still Very FinernMary Lord Dimmick Harrison, Benjamin Harrison»s second wife was 25 years younger than Harrison and was the niece of his first wife. She believed in the empowerment of women educated in business and actively supported art and theatre.Sale 3054: Session 3 - United States Stamps and Covers H. R. Harmer Inc United States and Worldwide Stamps, Covers, and Collectionsunited states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks |
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 Lot 3325 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks - H. R. Harmer Inc United States and Worldwide Stamps, Covers, and CollectionsTimothy Pickering (1745-1829; US Politician) free frank, "Tim Pickering QMG", folded cover letter written in hand as Quartermaster General and addressed to David Wolfe, New York, black "29 MR" Philidelphia Franklin Stamp, "Free" handstamp, endorsed as "Public Service", some llight toning but still Very FinernA Federalist politician, Timothy Pickering was appointed to several federal positions by President George Washington, most notably Postmaster General, Secretary of War, and Secretary of State. He later served in the Senate and in the House of Representatives. in the pre-Revolutionary period, he, being interested in military strategy, eventually became colonel of the Essex County militia in 1775. A year later, he published "An Easy Plan of Discipline for the Militia", a manual for colonial militia and Continental Army officers employed to train new recruits. During the War of Independence, Pickering primarily played an administrative role. Sale 3054: Session 3 - United States Stamps and Covers H. R. Harmer Inc United States and Worldwide Stamps, Covers, and Collectionsunited states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks |
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 Lot 3320 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks - H. R. Harmer Inc United States and Worldwide Stamps, Covers, and CollectionsAmos Kendall (1789-1869; American lawyer, journalist and politician), frank "A. Kendall" with additional "4th Aud. Office" on a folded letter addressed in his hand to "J Cowperthwaite 2d Cashier U.S. Bank Philadelphia Pa.", "City of Washington Jul 13" cds and "Free" handstamp, Very FinernKendall graduated at the head of his class from Dartmouth College in 1811, was a tutor, journalist and personal friend of President Andrew Jackson. Following Jackson's election in 1829, he went to Washington, D.C., became fourth Auditor of the Treasury and was the President's intimate adviser. He proved an able administrator and became Postmaster General in 1834, holding office until 1840. As Jackson's assistant, he wrote most of the President's annual addresses and produced much of the newspaper material that appeared throughout the country to build support for Jackson's programs. In addition, he was a strong supporter of education and he helped found Gallaudet University for the deaf in Washington D.C. in 1857.rnwould be useful to know the date and if this is a folded letter or just the letter sheet Sale 3054: Session 3 - United States Stamps and Covers H. R. Harmer Inc United States and Worldwide Stamps, Covers, and Collectionsunited states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks |
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 Lot 3336 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks - H. R. Harmer Inc United States and Worldwide Stamps, Covers, and Collections“Free E. S. Zevely PM,” free frank on elaborate red corner card cover for his engraving, designs and stamps, addressed to his unmarried sister Sophia in Salem N.C. (probably the person who wrote "Nov. 23" at top left), Very Fine, a beautiful illustrated cover from the premier 19th Century manufacturer of postal markingsrnDr. James Milgram's article in Chronicle 210 (May 2006) mentions this cover (pp. 112-113): "Zevely also created a wood-engraved comer card for himself. This doubled as a postmark and can thus be considered as one of the few printed postmarks of the stampless period...An example without postmarks, but franked by Zevely, bears manuscript 'Nov 23' dating, maybe by the recipient, his sister..."Sale 3054: Session 3 - United States Stamps and Covers H. R. Harmer Inc United States and Worldwide Stamps, Covers, and Collectionsunited states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks |
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 Lot 3304 - united states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks - H. R. Harmer Inc United States and Worldwide Stamps, Covers, and CollectionsHarry S. Truman (1884-1972; 33rd President of the United States) free frank, "Hon. Harry S. Truman, U.S. Ex. President" as former president 1959 NATO issue (Scott 1127) cacheted FDC, "Washington D.C. Apr 1, 9 AM, 1959", date of issue machine cancel, fresh and Very Fine rnAfter serving as an artillery officer in WW I, Truman opened his haberdashery in Independence, Mo. His national political career began in 1933 when he was named Missouri's director for the Federal Re-Employment program (part of the Civil Works Administration) at the request of Postmaster General James Farley. Following WW II, his 2nd inauguration was the first to be televised nationally. He survived an assassination attempt in 1950 by Puerto Rican nationalists, implemented the Marshall Plan and in 1952 secretly consolidated and empowered the cryptologic elements of the United States by creating the National Security Agency. Sale 3054: Session 3 - United States Stamps and Covers H. R. Harmer Inc United States and Worldwide Stamps, Covers, and Collectionsunited states postal history Stampless Covers - Free Franks |
