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Important Historic Americana | October 17, 2024

Thu, Oct 17, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1189

Group of 19th Century Historical Documents, Three with Treasury Relevance

Estimate: $300 - $500

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highlighted by three letters/reports pertaining to the Secretaries of Treasury Samuel Dexter, Levi Woodbury, and Albert Gallatin, dated 1801, 1803, and 1839 (respectively); also with A Friend to the Constitution, n.d., circa 1801, bound in original string-tied wrappers, Sabin 25946; and Royal Arch Masons Grand Chapter certificate for John H. Budleng, 1870, numerous signatures and seal

Provenance: A Historic Edenton Family Collection

Note: This lot was viewed by representatives of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and the Department does not at this time have reason to believe that the Lot contains any out-of-custody public records.

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A Historic Edenton Family Collection

wear commensurate with age and use, creasing, small tears and losses to extremities, browning, staining, and foxing throughout