NOT SOLD (BIDDING OVER)
0.00USD+ applicable fees & taxes.
This item WAS NOT SOLD. Auction date was 2010 Aug 16 @ 11:00UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Stock certificates from the United States and other countries around the world. Items offered cover a wide variety of collecting topics including automotive, railroads, mining, autographed and much more.
[Zachary Taylor] 1848. Philadelphia. 4 pp. ALS to Taylor by future Treasury Secretary William Meredith; “Philad. Jan 6, 1848 - Genl Z. Taylor Sir, In conformity with the request of the select and Common Councils of the City of Philadelphia we have the honour to transmit to you the enclosed resolutions, which were unanimously adopted by these bodies, and to assure you of the esteem with which we are. Sir, Your obt Servts, Thomas Snowden President of the Com. Council, W. M. Meredith.” William Morris Meredith. (1799–1873) American lawyer, He served in the Pennsylvania State Legislature from 1824 to 1828, and was president of the Philadelphia City Council from 1834 until 1849. He was also United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania in 1841. President Zachary Taylor, wanting a Pennsylvanian Whig for his cabinet, appointed Meredith to be the 19th Secretary of the Treasury. He began his term in office in March 1849 In this letter, Meredith is referring to one of the many resolutions passed throughout the grateful nation bestowing honors upon Taylor and his forces for gallant service during the Mexican-American War. Fold marks with 1” x ¼” chink along bottom right crease, just above Snowden’s autograph; light chipping to left corner folds, and light minor wear. A fine letter bearing the signatures of both Thomas Snowden and William Meredith. One year after this letter was written, the newly elected President Taylor would elevate Meredith to high office in his cabinet.
Auction Location:
Po Box 10240, Bedford, New Hampshire, 03110, United States
Previewing Details:
This is an online auction only. Lots may be viewed at our offices by appointment.
There is no sales tax applicable to any items within this auction.
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
10.00 |
15% |
| 10.00 |
Infinite |
15% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
No Info Available
Payment Details:
We accept Visa, Mastercard, Personal Checks, Wire Transfers, Money Orders and Paypal
Accepted Payment Methods:
- VISA
- Master Card
- Money Order/Bank Draft
- Check/Cheque
- PayPal
- Wire Transfer
1.) A 15% BUYERS PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THE FINAL HAMMER PRICE.
2.) All items are guaranteed to be authentic. If an item is found not to be authentic,the full sale price will be refunded.
3.) All accounts are payable in full upon receipt of invoice unless other arrangements have been made prior to the sale. Any special credit terms should be made as early as possible. Title does not pass until full payment has been received.
4.) No "Buy" or unlimited bids will be accepted.
5.) We reserve the right to reject any bid we feel is not made in good faith.
6.) In the case of tie bids on the book, the earliest received shall take precedence.
7.) This is not an approval sale. Lots may not be returned except for reasons of authenticity or a
material error in the catalog description.
8.) Please bid in U.S. dollars and only in whole dollar amounts. Fractions of a dollar will be rounded
down to the nearest dollar.
9.) Some lots may be subject to a reserve.
10.) Shipping charges will be added to all invoices. We accept Visa, Mastercard, Personal Checks, Wire Transfers, Money Orders and Paypal.
11.) The placing of a bid shall constitute the bidders acceptance of these terms of sale.
12.) This sale is being held under the laws of the State of New Hampshire.
13.)Scott J. Winslow Associates, Inc. shall not be held responsible for any failure due to the loss of the auction applet provided by www.liveauctioneers.com
Scott J. Winslow Associates, Inc.
Post Office Box 10240
Bedford, New Hampshire 03110 (USA)
Fax (603) 641-5583
NEW HAMPSHIRE LICENSE #4002
MASSACHUSETTS LICENSE #2692