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George Washington Autograph Letter Signed as President

"The President takes the liberty of presenting the enclosed"—a gift from George Washington

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"The President takes the liberty of presenting the enclosed"—a gift from George Washington

Third-person ALS signed “the President,” one page, 6 x 4.25, March 16, 1796. Handwritten letter to "Mrs. Stewart," sending a gift. In full: "Not for the representation or the value, but because it is the production of a fair lady, the President takes the liberty of presenting the enclosed, with his best regards, to Mrs. Stewart praying her acceptance." Closely cropped, mounted, cloth-matted, and framed with a plaque and reproduction of Madame de Brehan's miniature portrait of a Grecian style image of Washington to an overall size of 23 x 18. In very good condition, with heavy soiling and toning.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #674 - Ended September 13, 2023





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