Full hand-addressed free frank, measuring 9.5 x 8 unfolded, with panel measuring 5.25 x 3, addressed by Adams to “Langdon Cheves, Esq., Philadelphia,” and franked in the upper right, “Department of State, J. Q. Adams.” Also bears a “Free” stamp and May 7, [1819], postmark. A central fold passing through the address, show-through from faded writing to reverse, and expected paper loss to upper and lower panels where seal was once affixed, otherwise fine condition. Cheves had served as a congressman from South Carolina and speaker of the house from 1814 to 1815, and at the time was president of the Bank of the United States. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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