RARE " JOHN QUINCY ADAMS " AUTOGRAPH LETTER REGARDING REVOLUTIONARY WAR PENSIONS

Description: PLEASE CLICK ON THE ITEM DESCRIPTION TAB FOR FULL DETAILS AND PHOTOGRAPHS! Rare Original 1839 Handwritten Letter by John Quincy Adams re: Revolutionary War Military Pensions Click images to enlarge Description Up for Consideration is a Incredibly Rare Original 1839 Hand Written Letter by John Quincy Adams in Regards to the Pensions of 2 Revolutionary War Soldier's Widows; Mentioning General George Washington! John Quincy Adams (July 11, 1767 – February 23, 1848) was an American statesman, politician, diplomat, lawyer, and diarist who served as the sixth president of the United States, from 1825 to 1829. He previously served as the eighth United States secretary of state from 1817 to 1825. During his long diplomatic and political career, Adams served as an ambassador and also as a member of the United States Congress representing Massachusetts in both chambers. He was the eldest son of John Adams, who served as the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801, and First Lady Abigail Adams. Initially a Federalist like his father, he won election to the presidency as a member of the Democratic-Republican Party, and later, in the mid-1830s, became affiliated with the Whig Party. Rare ALS/ Autograph Letter Signed, signed “J.Q, Adams.,” one page, 7.5 x 9.0, April 6th 1839 date. In regards to Revolutionary War Military Pensions for 2 Widows and Daughters of the American Revolution. The letter also refers to papers found of General Gorge Washington, giving evidence to their claims. In Full: "Mefs. ? Lewis and Pierce la Front Street, Brooklyn L.S. Washington 6. April 1839. Sirs, Herewith is enclosed a certificate for Mr Margaretta Duffield, for 5 years pension, to commence from the 4th of March 1836 at the rate of 480 dollars per (?) in liew of 240 dollars per (?), which had been issued on the 2nd of last month and which has been canceled. I have also a Letter from the commissioner of Pensions Stating that the Pension allowance of Mr.’s Nancy Lewis has been increased from 400 to 600 dollars per (?) and that on returning her pension certificate to the pension office, a new one at the latter rate will be issued. Sir Edwards informed me that the increased allowance in the case of Sir De Graeff was upon evidence found in the papers of General Washington, and that he would have them examined to see if they Sustained the claim in the case of Mrs. Lewis- I take it for granted they did. I am, very respectfully Gentlemen, your obed Servt. J.Q. Adams" On the top of this letter in another hand is a admirers notati9on in another hand: "John Quincy Adams (His name in this memorial)" The Autograph letter is Museum Quality Framed and Matted with a Beautiful Original Antique 7.5" x 10.0" Hand Colored Steel Engraving Portrait of Adams to an overall size of 30.5" x 17.0". GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC FOR LIFE! Framed with UV Protective Glass As our High Resolution Photographs are an Important Part of Our Description and as All Sales are Final Please Note All images to assess your own opinion before bidding! We are Happy to combine Shipping Costs for Multiple Orders but please let us know before you pay for your items! *No International Sales or Shipping and we are Sorry for Any Inconvenience. Your Postage Includes: Tracking, Full Insurance and all Materials! Please feel free to Email Us with any questions. Take a Look at our EBay Store and don't hesitate in making a Fair Offer on any of our Pieces! Thanks for Looking ! 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Price: 3952.5 USD

Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-08-05T23:19:41.000Z

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