William M. Meredith Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
WILLIAM M. MEREDITH
Born: June 8, 1799 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died: August 17, 1873 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Died: August 17, 1873 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
William Morris Meredith (1799-1873 was United States Secretary of the Treasury under President Taylor (1849-1850). A strong opponent of free trade, he devoted his Annual Report of 1849 to advocacy of high protective tariffs. Before serving in the Cabinet, he was a member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly and Philadelphia City Council. Later he was Attorney General of Pennsylvania (1861-1867). He served on the Alabama Claims Commission in 1870.
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WILLIAM M. MEREDITH - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 10/11/1837 - HFSID 17212WILLIAM M. MEREDITH Signed handwritten letter (1837), advising a litigant that he has a strong case Autograph Letter Signed: "W. M. Meredith", 2 pages, 8x9¾. Philadelphia, 1837 October 11.Sale Price $552.50
$650.00
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WILLIAM M. MEREDITH - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED - HFSID 17213WILLIAM M. MEREDITH Signed sentiment clipped from the close of a letter, as Secretary of the Treasury Autograph Sentiment Signed: "I am Sir/very resp'y/yr ot svt/W M Meredith/Secy of the Treasury", 4¼x2½ blue paper, brown ink.Sale Price $252.00
$280.00
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WILLIAM M. MEREDITH - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 01/28/1850 - HFSID 325486WILLIAM M. MEREDITH Signed manuscript letter from the Treasury Department dated 1850, regarding three damage certificates exceeding fifty percent for recent imports Manuscript letter signed: "W M Meredith", in black ink, 7¾x9¾. January 28, 1850. Treasury Department.Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
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WILLIAM M. MEREDITH - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 02/11/1850 - HFSID 325479WILLIAM M. MEREDITH Signed manuscript letter from the Treasury Department dated 1850, regarding six damage certificates exceeding fifty percent for recent imports Manuscript letter signed: "W M Meredith", in black ink, 7¾x9¾. February 11, 1850. Treasury Department.Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
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WILLIAM M. MEREDITH - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 02/11/1850 - HFSID 325480WILLIAM M. MEREDITH Signed manuscript letter from Secretary of the Treasury Meredith regarding a request for information on imports from Canada Manuscript letter signed: "W M Meredith", in black ink, 7¾x10. February 11, 1850. Treasury Department.Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
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WILLIAM M. MEREDITH - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 02/25/1850 - HFSID 325478Signed manuscript letter from the Treasury Department regarding allowances for damages on imports to Ohio from Glasgow, saying that one item is excluded from any refunding of money other than the cost of the breakageSale Price $488.75
$575.00
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WILLIAM M. MEREDITH - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 03/12/1850 - HFSID 325487WILLIAM M. MEREDITH Signed manuscript letter dated 1850 regarding the compensation for a box of damaged firecrackers on a recent import Manuscript letter signed: "W M Meredith", 7¾x9¾. March 12, 1850. Treasury Department.Sale Price $414.00
$460.00
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WILLIAM M. MEREDITH - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 04/04/1850 - HFSID 324377WILLIAM M. MEREDITH Manuscript letter from the Secretary of the Treasury regarding proprietors of a national museum of "a general assortment of natural curiosities", saying that there is currently no law exempting them from payment for the exhibition of items from the museum Manuscript letter signed: "W. M.Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
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WILLIAM M. MEREDITH - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 04/08/1850 - HFSID 325482WILLIAM M. MEREDITH Signed manuscript letter from the Treasury Department referencing delayed shipments, saying to instead ship them to the collector in San Francisco at the earliest opportunity Manuscript letter signed: "W M Meredith", in black ink, 7¾x10. April 8, 1850. Treasury Department.Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
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WILLIAM M. MEREDITH - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 04/08/1850 - HFSID 325483WILLIAM M. MERDITH Signed manuscript letter from Meredith dated 1850, saying that a crewmember of a transport ship has been approved to have his salary forwarded to his wife Manuscript letter signed: "W M Meredith", in black ink, 7¾x10. April 8, 1850. Treasury Department.Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
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WILLIAM M. MEREDITH - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 04/16/1850 - HFSID 325481WILLIAM M. MEREDITH The Secretary of the Treasury's signature on a manuscript letter regarding duplicate accounts from the Revenue Cutter Service Manuscript letter signed: "W M Meredith", 7¾x10. April 16, 1850. Treasury Department.Sale Price $488.75
$575.00
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WILLIAM M. MEREDITH - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 04/26/1850 - HFSID 325485Meredith's signature on a manuscript letter dated 1850 regarding inquiries into navigation law, saying that any vessel carrying merchandise in bulk must be properly inspected and appraised before paying dutiesSale Price $488.75
$575.00
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WILLIAM M. MEREDITH - MANUSCRIPT LETTER SIGNED 07/18/1850 - HFSID 325484Signed manuscript letter from the Secretary of the Treasury in response to a suggestion to employ someone to inspect passengers from foreign countries, with Meredith saying that the job would be better left to someone from customsSale Price $488.75
$575.00
