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Lot #73
Andrew Jackson

Large Jackson presidential signature with the Customs Collector who embezzled over $1 million dollars

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Large Jackson presidential signature with the Customs Collector who embezzled over $1 million dollars

Ink signature, as president “Andrew Jackson” and also signed by Secretary of State John Forsythe and Collector of Customs for the Port of New York Samuel Swartwout, on an off-white 7 x 3.25 vellum slip clipped from a larger document. Intersecting folds, several passing through portions of signature, closely trimmed top edge, scattered toning and soiling, as well as creases and wrinkles, otherwise very good condition. After his term ended in 1838, Swartwout left for England and it was alleged that he had embezzled over one million dollars. He returned in 1841 after he was assured he would not be prosecuted. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: October Monthly
  • Dates: #393 - Ended October 17, 2012





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