How to Sell Your Alexander Hamilton Autograph
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Alexander Hamilton Autograph
Founding Father Alexander Hamilton is remembered for serving as the first Secretary of Treasury and for being the main author of The Federalist Papers along with John Jay and James Madison. He was a hero of the American Revolution and served as chief staff officer of George Washington. As the Secretary of Treasury he laid the foundation of the nation’s financial system, established the First Bank of the U.S. and created public credit.
Some Alexander Hamilton Autographs We’ve Sold:
Signed Document From 1790 — Sold for $29,478
Important document signed by Alexander Hamilton, establishing the framework for North Carolina to be added as the 12th state in the United States. Dated 3 March 1790 from the Treasury Department, Hamilton adds his signature to the circular reading in part, ”You will receive herewith an Act of Congress of the 8th of February…in respect to the State of North Carolina…which I transmit for your government. / I am / Sir / Your Obed Servant / A. Hamilton”.
Because North Carolina ratified the U.S. Constitution after the 1st Congress had already met, it had to be absorbed into the United States, with the 8 February 1790 act referenced by Hamilton serving that purpose. The act established federal courts and extended federal revenue laws to North Carolina, among other purposes. Single page measures 7.25” x 8.25”. Folds and toning from previous framing, overall very good plus condition.
Letter Signed As Secretary of Treasury — Sold for $9,562
Alexander Hamilton letter signed as Secretary of Treasury, describing the content of another letter originally enclosed with this one. Reads, “Sir, I herewith send you a copy of a Circular letter which I have this day written to the Collectors of the Customs. The arrangement therein suggested will conduce very much to the order of the [beliefs] of the Treasury and is presumed to be conformable with law.” Proud of his new set-forth plan, Hamilton continues to write, “I feel a confidence that it will meet with the cheerful coop[or]ation of the federal Courts and their respective Officers, that the arrangement itself, will be found well-adapted to the security of all parties/ I am Sir, with consideration/ Your Obed. Servant/ A Hamilton.” Marked “(Circular)” at the top left corner, and dated “Treasury Department/ June 8 1792,” the full-page letter measures 7.5″ x 8.5″. Folds, slight toning, and a water stain affecting only one word. Professionally matted with a portrait of the first Secretary of Treasury; overall the ink in bold and his signature are very clean, making this a valuable and fine piece. Sold for $9,562.
Autograph Letter Signed + Printed Circular — Sold for $9,493
Lot contains one printed circular discussing revenue and collection law, signed by Hamilton, and a handwritten letter, also signed by Hamilton, from the same correspondence. Handwritten letter reads in full, ”Sir I herewith send you a copy of a circular letter which I have this day written to the collectors of the customs. The arrangement therein suggested will conduce very much to the order of the business of the Treasury, and is presented to be conformable with law. I feel a confidence that it will meet with the chearful co-operation of the several courts and their respective Officers, and that the arrangement, itself, will be found well adapted to the security of all parties.” Signed ”A. Hamilton”. Circular reads in part, ”…Sir, the 66, 67 and 68th sections of the Collection Law make provision respecting the prosecution, receipt, appropriation and distribution of and for fines, penalties and forfeitures, under that act. The provision is less specific and clear than could be withheld, and may require legislative revision. In the mean time it is indispensable that some arrangement should be made and observed…” Signed ”A. Hamilton” at its conclusion. Dark Alexander Hamilton autograph examples. Letters measure 7.5” x 9” and 7.25” x 9.25” respectively. Folds to handwritten letter with very light creasing and archival tape to verso. Folds, toning and light spotting to circular. Very good plus condition. Accompanied by an auction COA from PSA/DNA. Sold for $9,493.
Signature as Treasury Secretary — Sold for $6,520
Alexander Hamilton signature as Treasury Secretary, dated 10 March 1792. Signed with his full name, “Alexander Hamilton”. Cut signature from partially printed document, with visible portion measuring 3″ x 3.75″, framed to 17.5″ x 16″. Not examined out of frame; fold underneath signature, overall near fine. With JSA COA. Sold for $6,520.
Circular Signed as U.S. Treasury Secretary — Sold for $6,250
Alexander Hamilton circular signed as Treasury Secretary, dated 6 October 1789, less than one month after his appointment. Lot additionally includes Hamilton’s signature as a free frank on the address panel.
In the circular, Hamilton writes to customs collector William Webb, writing, ”I have reason to know, that some of the Collectors have conceived themselves authorized to make e/y discount allowed by Law for prompt payment, after Bonds were given for securing the Duties. This is not in my opinion the true construction of the Act. You will therefore under such circumstances avoid making the above discount. / [signed] A Hamilton / Secy of the Treasury”. The Act to which Hamilton refers was passed in July 1789, ”to regulate the Collection of the Duties imposed by law on the tonnage of ships or vessels, and on goods, wares and merchandises imported into the United States”. Single page measures 7.5” x 9.625”. Toning and chipping to left edge, with split starting along fold. Very good condition.
Additionally signed by Hamilton on the address panel with his free frank signature, ”A Hamilton”. Panel is now detached from the circular, and measures 9.625” x 8”. Tape to edges, small paper loss from wax removal and folds, including one through signature. Good plus condition. Sold for $6,250.
Autograph Letter Signed From 1790 — Sold for $5,000
Secretary of Treasury Alexander Hamilton autograph letter, dated 1790. Part of a large matted and framed presentation that includes the sepia ink letter in Hamilton’s hand, accompanied by a plaque and a copy of a black and white engraved portrait of Hamilton. Addressed to “Will Channing Esquire / Attorney for the United States Newport,” letter reads in full, “Treasury Department / October 7th 1790 / Sir – I am to acknowledge my obligation to you for your attention to the request Hooks the liberty to make in my letter of the 31st of August. Your letter on that subject has been received. And Mr. Bowen is informed that the sureties offered are satisfactory. I am sir very respectfully your obedient servant / A Hamilton.” Single-page letter, measuring 8″ x 8″, has a few wrinkles and cracks not affecting legibility, overall in near fine condition. Brass plaque reads in full: “Alexander Hamilton 1757-1804. Secretary of the Treasury 1789-1795. On July 11th Hamilton dueled with his rival Aaron Burr, was unsuccessful and died the next day.” Striking Alexander Hamilton autograph. Illustration measures 5.5″ x 8″. Plaque measures 5″ x 2″. Entire wood framed presentation measures 26″ x 29″. An excellent lot in overall mint condition. Sold for $5,000.
Free Frank Signature — Sold for $4,500
Alexander Hamilton free frank envelope signed as Treasury Secretary, addressed to Nathaniel Appleton Esquire, the Commissioner of Loans at the Treasury Department in Boston. Signed “Free / A Hamilton” at lower left. With docketing on folded panel dating the signature to 5 March 1792. Measures approximately 5″ x 3.25″ as folded, 7″ x 6.875″ unfolded. Light chipping to edge, separation starting along folds, and some document repair to folded panel for wax seal tear. Overall very good condition. With JSA COA. Sold for $4,500.
Confidential Letter Signed as Treasury Secretary — Sold for $3,653
Alexander Hamilton autograph letter signed, “A. Hamilton” as Secretary of the Treasury. Datelined Philadelphia, 4 April 1793 and addressed to Benjamin Walker, a customs officer in the port of New York, letter reads in part, “Forward the enclosed with as much expedition and certainty as you can (I don’t mean that an express should be employed) and say nothing about it…” Single-page letter is matted and framed alongside a portrait of Hamilton to an overall size of 23″ x 17.5″. Folds, else near fine. Sold for $3,653.
Autograph Letter Signed From 1791 — Sold for $3,411
Alexander Hamilton autograph letter during his service as the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, dated 26 September 1791 from the Treasury department. Reads in full: “Sir, A certificate of Registry N 2, granted by you, for the Ship Marquis la Fayette, has been delivered up, and returned to this office by the collector of Salem in Massachusetts. Included? You will receive the marginal part of the certificate, containing the official Seals and Signatures of Yourself and the naval officer, which is transmitted to you, in order that the Bond given by the parties agreeable to law, may be allowed to be cancelled. I am, Sir, Your Obed Servt / A Hamilton”. Lower left corner reads: Sharp Delany Esq. / Collector / Philadelphia”. Single-page letter measures 7.5″ x 8.5″. Splitting along fold at upper right and verso shows tape repairs to closed tears as well as pencil marks. Dark Alexander Hamilton autograph. Very good. Sold for $3,411.
Signature Mounted on Paper — Sold for $1,031
Signed slip measures 2.25” x 0.5”. Mounted to an overall size of 5” x 2.5”. Creasing and edges cut on a diagonal, else near fine. Sold for $1,031.
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