Full free frank, measuring 9.75 x 8 unfolded with a center panel of 5 x 3.5, boldly franked at the top by Madison, “Free, James Madison,” and addressed in another hand to “F. R. Hassler, Esq’r, Washington City.” Postmarked Orange-CH. Va., July 3, [1835].” In very good to fine condition, with intersecting folds, and seal-related paper loss above (but not affecting) the signature. Accompanied by a color copy of the original letter contained within this cover, which expressed approval of Hessler’s scientific qualifications for a professorship at the University of Virginia. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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