^Lot 66 Andrew Johnson

Partly-printed DS as president, one page, 8.25 x 10.5, November 21, 1868. President Johnson orders the Secretary of State “to affix the Seal of the United States to the envelope of my letter to the King of the Hellenes (complimentary).” Signed at the conclusion by Johnson. Cloth matted and framed, with a seated portrait of Johnson and a small plaque, to an overall size of 23.75 x 18.5. In very good condition, with scattered toning, some staining along left edge, and some scattered light creases and wrinkles.

Johnson’s letter was to George I, who ruled as king of Greece from 1863 to 1913, and was likely regarding either the 1868 establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and Greece, or to congratulate the king on the birth of his son, Constantine I. Johnson was approaching the end of his term in 1868, a year that saw his impeachment for violating the Tenure of Office Act. A fine document with interesting international underpinnings.