Beschreibung:

PRESIDENTS – A collection of 12 letters and documents, including; JEFFERSON, Thomas (1743-1826) Partial ALS, n.p., n.d. to Dr. Charles Meriwether, discussing appearances of the aurora borealis (backed with wallpaper and toned); MADISON, James (1751-1836). ADS, n.p., n.d., a promissory note for $1,000; MONROE, James (1758-1831). DS as President, Washington, 23 February 1824, recognizing Robert Barry as a vice consul of Portugal in Maryland, countersigned by ADAMS, John Quincy (1767-1848), as Secretary of State; JACKSON, Andrew (1767-1845). AES as President on an ALS of Navy Secretary John BRANCH, [Washington], 12 May 1831, approving an order (toned with losses); VAN BUREN, Martin (1782-1862). ALS, Washington, 2 November 1824 to George M. Dallas approving of his conduct during a dispute; HARRISON, William Henry (1773-1841). ADS, Greenville, 19 August 1795, noting receipt of "nine pounds of beef & flour."; TYLER, John (1790-1862). ALS, Sherwood Forest, 9 June 1846; POLK, James (1795-1849). ALS as President, Washington, 4 December 1845, on a Senate resolution concerning a treaty with the Choctaw; TAYLOR, Zachary (1784-1850). ALS, Baton Rouge, n.d. concerning command of a the U.S. arsenal; FILLMORE, Millard (1800-1874). ALS, Buffalo, 24 June, n.y.; PIERCE, Franklin (1804-1869). ALS, n.p., 15 July, n.y.; BUCHANAN, James (1791-1868). ALS as President, Washington, 4 July 1858, a letter of recommendation. Together, 12 pieces.