The James Milgram Collections of U.S. Registered Mail and Campaign Envelopes

(1824 Campaign) John Q. Adams Campaign letter, printed letter datelined "Portsmouth, Oct. 25 1824" and reading " We feel here an interest in the Election, which will take place 1st November next -- Honorable JOHN Q. ADAMS for President, and ESTWICK EVANS, Esq as one of the Representatives to Congress. Should be much pleased to hear of these Gentlemen receiving a high Vote in your Town; as they will be handsomely supported in this town ", entered mails with rimless " Portsmouth N.H. Oct 25 " oval postmark and manuscript " 12½ " cent rating to Bath Me.; light fold toning across address, otherwise Very Fine, one of the earliest pieces of political campaigning .

Milgram No. JQA-unlisted   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

(1832 Campaign) Henry Clay, Important Printed Campaign Letter, printed circular from " National Republican Young Men of the City and County of Philadelphia…contributing their aid to elect Mr. Clay and Mr. Sergeant ", folded circular entered mails with red Philadelphia "Phil, 14 Feb" cds and ms. " 25 " cent rating to Urbana, Ohio; light file fold wear and soiling, Very Fine campaign circular.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

(1836 Campaign) William H. Harrison, printed Whig Political Meeting notice datelined "Lexington, September 22nd 1836" for a barbecue and celebration "given in honor of the Victory obtained by General William H. Harrison and his army, over the combined British and Indian Forces, under the command of Generals Proctor and Tecumseh", entered mails with "Washington Ky. Sep 26" cds and ms. "10" rating to Washington Ky., Very Fine and scarce 1836 campaign circular.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.