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The following are some John Tyler autograph letters we sold:
John Tyler autograph letter signed to his son Robert, dated 21 September 1852 from Castleton, Staten Island. Tyler signs the letter, ”Your father John Tyler”, with a second free frank signature to the envelope. Letter discusses his assessment of Franklin Pierce’s presidential candidacy, as well as his trips to West Point and Saratoga Springs, an advertisement for Kentucky land intended for Philadelphia newspapers, and how much money Robert’s brother, Tazewell, needs to attend college. Tyler’s thoughts on the 1852 Presidential election read in part: ”…From all I hear and see I think Franklin Pierce’s election secure. My only fear is that he may carry into office something of the old leaves that have gone so far toward frustrating the Democratic Party…” There is a postscript asking for clarification of a remedy the son’s friend had suggested. Card-style letter has two pages of writing to p. 1 and 4. Very light bleed-through to both pages and some remnants of former mounting at two points on the back of the address leaf. Very good condition. Sold for $1,477.
John Tyler Autograph Letter Signed — Sent From Tyler’s Sherwood Forest Plantation in 1850
President John Tyler autograph letter signed, sent from Tyler’s home on Sherwood Forest Plantation in Charles City, Virginia. Letter, written on lined paper and dated 15 January 1850, reads ”Dear Sir: Your letter of the 31st December requesting my Autograph was duly recievd [sic], and it affords me pleasure to comply with your request. / Very respectfully yrs / John Tyler”. Measures 7.75” x 10”. Folds and some foxing. Very good plus condition. Sold for $750.
John Tyler Autograph Letter Signed — Sent From Tyler’s Sherwood Forest Plantation in 1850
President John Tyler autograph letter signed, sent from Tyler’s home on Sherwood Forest Plantation in Charles City, Virginia. Letter, written on lined paper and dated 15 January 1850, reads ”Dear Sir: Your letter of the 31st December requesting my Autograph was duly recievd [sic], and it affords me pleasure to comply with your request. / Very respectfully yrs / John Tyler”. Measures 7.75” x 10”. Folds and some foxing. Very good plus condition. Sold for $688.
John Tyler Autograph Letter Signed — ”…with pleasure furnish you my autograph…”
John Tyler autograph letter signed, giving an early autograph collector his example. Writing from his home in Sherwood Forest shortly after his Presidency on 9 June 1846, Tyler writes, ”Sir, At the earliest moment which has been allowed me, I reply to your letter of the 4th May, and with pleasure furnish you my autograph…John Tyler”, with a distinctive paraph accenting his signature. Measures 6.75” x 5”. Very small hole just above his signature, light toning and folds; overall very good condition. Sold for $563.
The following are some additional John Tyler items we sold:
John Tyler Signed Free Frank Envelope
John Tyler Free Frank, signed ”J. Tyler” with ”Charles City County House Va Jan. 28, 1852”, his home address, additionally written in his hand. Letter is addressed to Thomas Page, an auditor from Frankfort, Kentucky. Envelope measures 5” x 3” with minor soiling and original wax seal remnants. Else near fine. Sold for $1,511.
John Tyler scalloped ships paper signed ”J. Tyler” as President, dated 20 October 1842. Countersigned by Daniel Webster as Secretary of State. Ships passport allows the brig Volin safe passage: ”…the Brig Volin…Henry H. Brightman master or commander, of the burthen of 120 & 71/95 tons or thereabouts, mounted with no guns, navigated with 22 men to pass with her Company, Passengers, Goods, and Merchandize, without any hindrance seizure or molestation.” With two detailed maritime vignettes at the top and an intact blindstamped seal. Docketing on the verso. Document measures 11.5” x 14.75” with toning along edges. Very good condition. Sold for $1,343.
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