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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.” A choice full signature on a portion of a envelope with the word “Treasury” above his signature. Red ink stamp “free” under his signature. Fine condition .............$95.00
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