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Thomas Jefferson

An invitation to a congressman to dine at the White House

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An invitation to a congressman to dine at the White House

Unsigned partly-printed invitation, completed in another hand, one page, 7.75 x 5, dated March 22, 1808. Invitation reads, in full: “Th. Jefferson requests the favor of Mr. Richards to dine with him on Friday the 25th at half after three, or at whatever later hour the house may rise. Tuesday Mar 22 08. The favour of an answer is asked." Reverse of second integral page is addressed to “The Honble. Mr. M. Richards.” In fine condition, with two vertical folds, and some toning and paper loss to second page from wax seal, with remnants of the seal still remaining. Matthias Richards was a congressman from Pennsylvania’s 3rd district who served from 1807–1811. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #420 - Ended December 11, 2013





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