Free-franked address panel as secretary of state, 5 x 3.25, addressed in another hand to "Honble. Augustus B. Woodward, Esqr., Detroit," and franked in the upper right, "James Madison." The panel is marked "Dep. State" and postmarked "Free" at Washington, August 8, [no year]. Archivally encapsulated in Mylar, mounted, matted, and framed with a gilt-edged porcelain ‘Oval Office Collection’ portrait by Christian Bell Porcelain and nameplate to an overall size of 11.75 x 14.75. In fine condition, with two vertical folds, scratching to the top of the frame, and the nameplate slightly askew. Augustus B. Woodward was the first chief justice of the Michigan Territory, and played a prominent role in the reconstruction of Detroit following a devastating fire in 1805.
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