Politician and financial genius responsible for the formation of what is now known as the Ways and Means Committee. ALS, one page, 8 x 6.5, August 15, 1807. “I have received the wine, oatmeal & flax seed. The master of the Packett told the President’s Stewart that there was in Alexandria a box for me sent from Norfolk. What it is I know not. Will you be good enough to see & if mine to pay charges & forward it by Packet.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, scattered creasing, light toning, trimmed edges, and a moderate adhesive stain and pencil notations to the top right corner. RRAuction COA.
