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Lot #4
John Adams

Addressed to his grandson, "Cadet Thomas B. Adams"

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Addressed to his grandson, "Cadet Thomas B. Adams"

Exceptional free franked address panel, 5.25 x 3, addressed in another hand to Adams's grandson Thomas Boylston Adams, Jr., "Cadet Thomas B. Adams, Norwich Academy, Vermont," and franked on the left side, "J. Adams." Also annotated along the top, "Quincy, Ma., March 25th [1822]." Matted with an image to an overall size of 12.5 x 18. In fine condition. Thomas Boylston Adams, Jr., entered Norwich Academy in 1822, remaining until 1824 when he was appointed as a cadet at West Point; he died of fever at his post in Fort Dade, Florida, during the Second Seminole War. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs And Artifacts
  • Dates: #493 - Ended February 08, 2017





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