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Rare Alexander J. Dallas Autograph Letter Signed as Secretary of The Treasury

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia / Autographs - Political Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 450.00 USD
Rare Alexander J. Dallas Autograph Letter Signed as Secretary of The Treasury

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Auction Date:2014 Sep 25 @ 17:00 (UTC-7 : PDT/MST)
Location:11901 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, California, 90025, United States
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Alexander J. Dallas autograph letter signed as Secretary of The U.S. Treasury. Letter dated 31 July 1816 is addressed to the Loan Officer of the State of Georgia, in part, ''Sir, A considerable sum of Treasury Notes, about 342,000 Dollars will become due at Savannah on Mar 1 of September next. Part of the amount has, probably, been received on account of [illegible]; and the rest is possessed by the Banks. You will be pledged to ascertain as soon as possible, the outstanding amount...The revenue in Georgia is invested principally in [illegible] Notes; and it is extremely difficult to meet the local demand on the Government with the local currency...A. J. Dallas''. Single-page letter measures 8'' x 9.75''. Left edge has been reinforced. Toning and creasing, good to very good.