Lot 68
Adams, John Quincy. Free frank ("J.Q. Adams") in upper right corner of envelope addressed to Mrs. Louise Aquiel in New Harmony, Indiana. With "FREE" stamp and "AUG 30" red cancellation, 2¾ x 5 1/8 in. Red wax seal is intact on verso. The recipient noted vertically on recto, "Rec. Sep 7th 1847 / Ans Sep 8th 1847." Written when Adams was 81 years old, six months before his death. Boldly signed. Notes on verso in a later hand.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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