CATEGORIES
|
Free Frank of Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury
GALLATIN, Albert (1761-1849). Swiss-American politician. Important leader of the Democratic-Republican Party. He represented Pennsylvania in the House of Representatives and the Senate. He became the longest tenured United States Secretary of the Treasury serving under Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. He studied the languages of the Native Americans and is called “The Father of American Ethnology.” Envelope made out to Lynde Catlin Esq, Cashier of the Merchant’s New York. In the upper right corner is written “Treasury Department” and signed Albert Gallatin. Postmarked “Washington Mar 20 .” Rubber stamp “Free” under Gallatin’s signature..............$185.00
|