Lot #3

Thomas Jefferson Signed Free Frank to His Monticello Brewer, Capt. Joseph Miller

Description

Jefferson addresses his Monticello brewer, Captain Joseph Miller

Desirable hand-addressed free frank, 4.75 x 2, addressed in Jefferson's hand to "Capt. Joseph Millar [sic]," and franked in the upper left, "Free, Th: Jefferson." Dated in another hand at upper right, "Milton, 24 July." Nicely matted and framed with an engraved portrait (featuring Jefferson's facsimile signature) to an overall size of 10.5 x 15.5. In fine condition, with some trivial loss to the top edge. Captain Joseph Miller (1776-1824) was an English expatriate and master brewer who was instrumental in establishing brewing operations at Monticello in 1813.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Art, Literature, Books, and Animation
• Dates: #723 - Ended 08/13/2025

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