Large full free frank as secretary of state, measuring 17 x 10.5 unfolded with an 8 x 4.5 center panel, addressed in another hand to “Philip C. Pendleton, Esquire, Martinsburg, Virginia,” and franked in the upper right, “H. Clay.” His office, “Department of State,” is penned above the franking signature in another hand, and the panel is postmarked Washington, May 9, notated 1826 in pencil, and a light ‘Free’ ink stamp below the signature. In very good condition, with overall toning, small tears and creases to edges, and light dampstaining. Pendleton was a member of the board of commissioners who decided to locate the University of Virginia in Charlottesville in 1818; other members of the board included Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, and John Marshall. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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