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Benjamin Stoddert

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Benjamin Stoddert

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Auction Date:2011 Sep 14 @ 18:00 (UTC-5 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
The first United States Secretary of the Navy (1751-1813). ALS signed “Ben Stoddert,” one page, 7.25 x 9, October 25, 1798. Letter to John Templeman authorizing him “to take possession of my mill in Albany…and to make such use of it as you shall judge best for my advantage.” In very good condition, with fading to signature and portions of text, rendering some text almost illegible, scattered toning, soiling, and damp staining, tears and chips to right edge, and a few pencil notations.