Alexander J. Dallas Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
ALEXANDER J. DALLAS
Born: June 21, 1759 in Kingston, Jamaica
Died: January 16, 1817 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Biography
Alexander James Dallas (1759-1817), who had been born in Jamaica, was Madison's U.S. Secretary of the Treasury (1814-1816) and Acting Secretary of War in 1815. Facing a treasury depleted as a result of the War of 1812, Dallas was instrumental in the establishment of the Second Bank of the United States, chartered by Congress in 1816. Dallas, a prominent Philadelphia attorney, was Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1791-1801). He was then appointed as U.S. District Attorney for the eastern district of Pennsylvania by President Jefferson (1801 until his appointment to Madison's Cabinet).
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ALEXANDER J. DALLAS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER FRAGMENT SIGNED 06/22/1815 - HFSID 32849Autograph letter fragment signed by A.J. Dallas, dated June 22, 1815, declining a Democratic dinner invitation, stating, "because I doubt whether I can get to Philadelphia on the 4th of July…" Dallas served as U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and Secretary of War.Price: $400.00
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ALEXANDER J. DALLAS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 05/18/1797 - HFSID 17098Autograph letter signed by Alexander J. Dallas, dated May 17, 1797, addressing W. Nicholson regarding a land dispute. Dallas, a prominent attorney and future U.S. Treasury Secretary, expresses concerns about an unauthorized possession of land.
Sale Price $1,195.00
$1,400.00
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ALEXANDER J. DALLAS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 08/05/1816 - HFSID 43005Letter signed by Alexander J. Dallas, stating that proposals for the Custom-House will be invited by advertisement. Addressed to James Gibson Esq. and dated August 5, 1816, it highlights Dallas's role as Secretary of the Treasury under Madison.
Price: $800.00
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ALEXANDER J. DALLAS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/05/1793 - HFSID 17097Letter from Alexander J. Dallas, signed "A.J. Dallas", dated September 5, 1793, addressed to Chris Febeiger. Enclosing a letter
Sale Price $575.00
$800.00
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THOMAS MIFFLIN - DOCUMENT DOUBLE SIGNED 12/02/1793 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 259190Land grant signed by Tho Mifflin as Governor of Pennsylvania and A.J. Dallas as Secretary on December 2, 1793. Document grants land to Dr. Adam Kuhn, referencing payments made and detailing a tract named 'Charlton' in Northumberland County.
Price: $1,200.00
