American jurist and politician (1785-1861) who served in Congress, as postmaster general, and as an associate justice of the Supreme Court. ALS, one page, 8 x 6.5, March 20, 1832. Handwritten letter concerning a financial transaction, in full: "Mr. Benson will confer a favour, by cashing the above, on the first day of April next, or sooner, should a check, which I have drawn this day, for one thousand dollars, be presented before the first day of April." In fine condition, with a central vertical fold.
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