Scarce hand-addressed free frank, 5.25 x 3.75, addressed by Madison to “Mrs. L. H. Sigourney, Hartford, Connecticut,” and franked in the upper right, “Free, D. P. Madison.” Also bears docketing to the left side indicating a date of March 22, 1849, and the wax seal monogrammed “JM” displayed below. Nicely cloth-matted and framed with an image of the first lady to an overall size of 14.5 x 17.5. In fine condition, with some subtle foxing. The recipient, Lydia Huntley Sigourney, was a popular poet known as the ‘Sweet Singer of Hartford.’ Her friendship with Madison had begun long before; she had visited the Madisons at their farm in Virginia in 1825 and subsequently wrote the lyrical poem ‘Montpelier’ to thank them for their hospitality. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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