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1800\'s JAMES MADISON PORTER, Secretary of War, Clipped Signature, Franked Envelope, 2 Portraits* JAMES MADISON PORTER (1793-1862):
° Lieutenant of a Company in the War of 1812
° 1838 Member of the State Constitutional Convention
° Judge of District Court (1839-1843)
° 1843 Appointed Secretary of War by President John Tyler.
° Trustee of Lafayette College for 25 years.
° 1849 - Elected as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
NOTE: The signature/autograph has NOT been authenticated. * This item has four (4) pieces:
• Franked Envelope - Signature in upper corner
• Clipped Signature
• Two (2) Portraits All items are in good condition considering the age. The Franked Envelope is affixed to a piece of paper and has some heavy creases. The Franked Envelope has Porter\'s signature in the upper right corner. The Portrait, with Porter\'s signature, has some heavy stains and moderate darkening. The Clipped Signature piece of paper has some heavy folds.Please look at the pictures closely to get a more accurate description of the item. Thank you for looking and please email with any questions.*I do combine shipping.
