Lot 374
United States, James Buchanan Exhibit, Historical Letters, 1829 Jackson Election and Cabinet, Free Frank of Charles Miner, PA Congressman on letter written on floor of House of Representatives, February 10, 1829, letter reports that Duff Green has won the House printing contract and goes on to speculate on Jackson's cabinet: "Tomorrow the votes for President will be counted. General Jackson will be here, it is expected on Thursday, choosing to wait until the votes are declared. Nothing certainly is known in respect to his Cabinet. Still the opinion persists that Mr. Van Buren Sec. Of State. Mr McLean will be Sec of War; Mr. Woodbury Sec. Of Navy; Secretary of the Treasury more in doubt than ever", some separation on LS, Fine.
Estimate $100-120.
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