Lot 706

1790 N. CAROLINA ACT CIRCULAR SIGNED by HAMILTON

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1790 N. CAROLINA ACT CIRCULAR SIGNED by HAMILTON

Estimate: $5,000 - $10,000

Starting Bid: $2,500

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by John McInnis Auctioneers
August 1, 2026 12:00 PM EDT
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Treasury Department Circular signed by Alexander Hamilton as acting Secretary of the Treasury, dated March 3rd, 1790 notifying state officials of the February 8th, 1790 Act of Congress which extended Federal powers to the state of North Carolina, which had recently ratified their constitution. "Circular Treasury Department March 3rd, 1790 Sir, You will receive hereinith an Act of Congress of the 8th of February last entitled 'An Act for giving effect to the several Acts therein mentioned in respect to the State of North Carolina and other purposes' which I ? for your government I am Sir Your O'bed Servant A. Hamilton" Framed together with (2) engravings of Hamilton and an inscription below "The Hamilton Trust Company from Gordon L. Ford Brooklynn, NY June 8th, 1891". 17 x 31 1/4 inches overall. Provenance: Gifted to The Hamilton Trust Company by New York City businessman, lawyer & early collector of Americana Gordon L. Ford. The letter hung on the wall until the office was closed and employees were given the chance to take a memento.

  • Condition: Minor foxing, toning. Please see photos.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $49 $10
$50 $499 $25
$500 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $5,000
$50,000 $99,999 $10,000
$100,000 $159,999 $15,000
$160,000 $199,999 $20,000
$200,000 + $25,000