Sam Houston LS and Free Franked Envelope, Characteristic Large & Bold Sigs

1p of a bifolium, measuring 7.75" x 9.875", Washington, D.C., dated February 10, 1855. Boldly signed by Houston at the conclusion as "Sam Houston" and addressed to Nicholas Dean Esq. The letter was dictated by Houston to a friend, who penned the short correspondence. Reads in part:

"The greenest spots on memorys' [sic] waste are my early friendships. Yours I treasured among the number. For three days I have been ill and am prostrate now. I hope to be up in a few days. My disease has been toothache, face ache, & headache. I have had my tooth extracted & hope to get repose tonight. I propose to be at the "Metropolitan" on the night of the rq' inst when it will give me great pleasure to shake your honest hand." Letter has flattened mail folds, with nearly a full separation at the center horizontal fold. A few small separations starting at edges as well. Light edge toning. Large and bold signature by Houston.

Accompanied by the original envelope, postmarked February 11, free franked by Houston "Sam Houston." The envelope has two strips of take a the lower edge, with expected wear and soiling.

Samuel Houston (1793-1863) served as the first and third president of the Republic of Texas, and was one of the first two individuals to represent Texas in the United States Senate. He also served as the sixth governor of Tennessee and the seventh governor of Texas, the only American to be elected governor of two different states in the United States.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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