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John McLean

“It is my wish to continue the Bank as my agent to draw my salary . . . ”

John McLean, 1785–1861.  Associate Justice, United States Supreme Court, 1829–1861.  Autograph Letter Signed, John McLean, one page, 7¾” x 9¼”, with integral leaf attached, on blind-embossed stationery, Washington, [D.C.], January 10, 1840.

In this letter, McLean, as Associate Justice, writes to the cashier of the Bank of the United States in Philadelphia regarding his financial matters.  McLean had previously served as a director of the Bank.  He writes, in full:  “I am anxious to hear from you in answer to my letter from Ohio, respecting my note, which appears to stand in Bank against me, since July last.  I am not mistaken in saying that you will find every dollar of the note paid on or before the first of July.  And I have to ask of you the favor to have my account sent to me at this city.  /  It is my wish to continue the Bank as my agent to draw my salary, and I would request whether it would not be just for the Bank to credit me with the difference in value between the funds it receives from the government, and its notes which are paid on my checks.  /  With great respect  /  Your obt sert. . . . ”

This is a nice letter.  McLean has written and signed it and addressed the integral leaf in brown ink.  The letter has normal intersecting mailing folds, and McLean’s name is written in another hand in the upper right margin.  There are mounting remnants on the fold edge of the integral leaf, and there is a missing fragment on the edge of the integral leaf from where the original wax seal apparently was removed.  A bit of the seal remains, however, and the integral leaf bears a beautiful circular “Washington City” postmark.  Overall the letter is in fine condition.

Unframed.

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