John M. Niles Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JOHN M. NILES
Born: August 20, 1787 in Windsor, Connecticut
Died: May 31, 1856 in Hartford, Connecticut
Died: May 31, 1856 in Hartford, Connecticut
John Milton Niles (1787-1856) was a judge and postmaster in Hartford, Connecticut before being entering the US Senate as a Democrat (1835-1839), but lost a bid for Governor in 1840. President Van Buren appointed him Postmaster General that year. Niles returned to the Senate (1843-1849), but ran again for Governor in 1849, having followed his patron Van Buren into the Free Soil Party. Shortly before his death he was named to the National Committee of the newly formed Republican Party. Niles wrote a history of Latin America and a biography of Oliver Hazard Perry.
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JOHN M. NILES - AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED 08/02/1848 - HFSID 17156JOHN M. NILES Signed autograph note as US Senator, complying with an autograph request Autograph Note signed: "John M. Niles", 1 page, 8x10. Washington, 1848 August 2. To "Dear Sir", in full: "I received your letter of the 29 ult. and comply with your request.Sale Price $234.00
$260.00
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JOHN M. NILES - CLIPPED SIGNATURE - HFSID 87176JOHN M. NILES Clipped signature on tan paper Signature: "John M. Niles", 3½x1½. John Milton Niles (1787-1856) was a judge and postmaster in Hartford, Connecticut before being entering the US Senate as a Democrat (1835-1839), but lost a bid for Governor in 1840.Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
