Autographs, Books and Manuscripts

President Tyler Ushers a Mint Report Before Congress

Lot 877
Tyler, John. (1790-1862) 10th President of the United States, 1841-1845.

Letter Signed To Congress. One page, Octavo, with the superscript address "To the House of Representatives of the United States," Washington, DC, January 7, 1842. Transmittal letter to the 27th Congress of the United States, presenting a report from the Director of the Mint describing the operations of that institution for the year 1841. The letter, which was published as a preamble to "US Mint Document No.71," and read with the Mint report before the 27th Congress, Second Session, on February 8, 1842, reads:

"I transmit, herewith, to the House of Representatives, a report from the
Director of the Mint, showing the operations of that institution for the year
1941.
John Tyler
Washington, 31st. Jan. 1842. "
.

Fine. President Tyler's signature is remarkably bold.
Estimated Value $1,000-1,500.