1819 ORIGINAL Ben Franklin Secretary Letter Signed GURDON SALTONSTALL MUMFORD

This is the best of the best Historical letters I have listed! Belonged to a reputable historical collector. Dated January 20th, 1819 w/slight postmark. Letter to: Archibald McIntyre Esquire the. Received your letter of the 11 (word not clear) with.

It's enclosure which were immediately handed to. Mitchell I have given all the assistance in my. Power to aid him in executing the hurt imposed on. The managers of the (word not clear) lottery.

To make slow progress in the sale of the. (word not clear) Lottery No. Very backward, one only to my knowledge. I have the honor to be very Respectfully (word not clear).

WHO was Gurdon Saltonstall Mumford? Gurdon Saltonstall Mumford (January 29, 1764 - April 30, 1831). Was a United States Representative from New York. Born in New London, Connecticut, he attended the common.

Schools and was a private secretary to Benjamin Franklin. During the latter part of his official residence in Paris. Settled in New York City. His brothers in the commission business in 1791.

And was elected as a Democratic-Republican to the. Ninth Congress to fill the vacancy caused by the. Resignation of Representative-elect Daniel D. He was reelected to the Tenth and Eleventh Congresses. And served from March 4, 1805 to March 3, 1811.

While in the House, he was chairman of the Committee. On Commerce and Manufactures (Ninth Congress). Mumford was a presidential elector in 1812 and. Voted for Dewitt Clinton and Jared Ingersoll. He was elected director of the Bank of New York the same year. And opened a broker's office in Wall Street in 1813 and. He died in New York City. Interment was in Old Collegiate Dutch Church Cemetery. 100% Authentic - "REAL DEAL" few surface markings. Quill ink thickness in a few spots - wax remnants left. Surface paper pull on front - this was in a matted. Frame which I removed to view and the gallery used. White "surgical" tape to attach the paper. On one end they added a full strip across to the matting. Which may create some pull when being removed.

I don't think it would need to be removed. The matting attached - NO GLASS - PHOTOS SHOW ALL! SEE other items from this Fort Lauderdale estate. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Autographs\Historical".

The seller is "danna" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Autograph Authentication: Not Authenticated
Original/Reproduction: Original
Signed by: Gurdon S.