LOT Old Heritage Auctions  /  2007 Apr Books, Manuscripts & Autographs #658  / 

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Andrew Jackson ALS as President

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Autographs Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Andrew Jackson ALS as President
<B>Andrew Jackson Autograph Letter Signed as President</B></I> A.L.S. <I>"Andrew Jackson",</B></I> 1p., 7.75" x 9.75", Washington, May 3, 1834, a letter of introduction addressed to John P. Van Ness, Mayor of Washington. He writes, in part in his large and spidery script: <I>"This will be presented to you by Mr. Grigsby & Col. Smith of Virginia who have been recommended to me from the most respectable sources as gentlemen oh high standing & worth, and who can give any security for any engagement they may wish to engage in… I beg leave to make them known to you. They wish to make some arrangements with you about money matters…"</B></I> It is likely that the aforementioned Grigsby is related to Confederate General Andrew Jackson Grigsby (his namesake), suggesting a closer acquaintance than this letter infers; and much in keeping with Jackson's practice of promoting the interests of those in his circle. Tipped at the left border to a larger sheet, this letter is in near fine condition with a large bold signature. Accompanied by an H.W. Smith engraving of Jackson.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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