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Thomas Jefferson Invite 1803

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Thomas Jefferson Invite 1803
"WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS BY THE AUCTIONEER ONCE ALL BIDS HAVE BEEN PROCESSED TO DETERMINE THE WINNER FOR EACH LOT."
Extremely rare Thomas Jefferson partially printed White House invitation, dated 2 February 1803. In full, ''Th: Jefferson requests the favour of the Honble Genl. Smith to dine with him on Saturday next, the 5th Inst at half after three, or at whatever later hour the house may rise. The favour of an answer is asked.'' Addressed in an unknown hand on the integral leaf: ''The Honble. / Genl. Smith / of New York.'' Wax seal remnant present as well as resulting seal tear on address leaf. Expertly strengthened at folds on verso. Measures 5'' x 8'' in very good condition.