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RICHARD RUSH Autograph Note Signed, 1825

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RICHARD RUSH, Secretary of Treasury and State.
Autograph Note Signed "Richard Rush," in brown ink on note paper, no date, no location, c. 1825, 2.75" x 4.25", Very Fine. The short inscription reads: "I have the honor to be, with great respect, your obt. ser't..." Vertical fold and light stain.

Rush (1780-1859) was the son of Benjamin Rush, a signer of the Declaration. Richard served as comptroller of the U.S. Treasury, attorney general of the U.S., U.S. secretary of state; minister to Great Britain, secretary of the treasury, and minister to France. He played a part in persuading Monroe and John Q. Adams to proclaim the Monroe Doctrine.

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