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Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845) Autograph Letter Signed, 2 October 1795.
Large bifolium of laid paper, inscribed over two pages. To Markham McGee, arguing about whether a debt on a bond for one hundred dollars has been properly paid to a Mr. Spring; also naming a Captain David Smith, and a General Robertson. Fragmentary along the folds, broken into several pieces; spotting and staining to the sheet, self-envelope present, with holograph address and old sealing wax, housed in a double-glazed frame, not viewed outside of frame, 15 x 13 in.
Estimate $1,000-2,000
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