ALS signed “Willm. Henry Harrison,” one page, 7.75 x 5.5, August 24, 1805. Letter to the “Cashier of the Bank of the United States,” from Indiana Territory Governor Harrison, In full: “On the 30th of December next or as soon after as you may receive my salary for the quarter ending on that day, please to pay to John Cleves Symmes Esq., or his order five hundred dollars & charge the same without further advice.” John Cleves Symmes (1742–1814) was a delegate to the Continental Congress from New Jersey, and later a pioneer in the Northwest Territory. He was also the father-in-law of President William Henry Harrison. Four carefully repaired cancellation cuts, previous storage folds, and a mild shade of toning, otherwise fine condition. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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