Two free franks by signers of the US Constitution:
Full free frank, unfolded to 13.5 x 8 with a center panel of 5.75 x 3.75, addressed in another hand to "Robert Watts, Esqr, New York," and franked in the lower left by Pierce Butler, "Free, P. Butler." Annotated with a date of November 4, 1791, on the lower panel.
Hand-addressed free-franked mailing panel, 5.5 x 3.25, addressed by Rufus King to "His Excellency James Bowdoin, Esq., Governor of Massachusetts, Boston," and franked in the lower left, "R. King." Annotated along the left edge with a description of the original contents: "Mr. King's letter, that Congress can't grant a commission to G'l Lincoln, March 25, 1787." In overall fine condition. From the Collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller.
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