1864 Free Frank Signature on Cover

(1809-1901) Born in Ballston, Saratoga County, N.Y. Whig member of the New York State Assembly in 1845. United States Congressman, 1863-69; was chairman of the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of the Treasury.

War Date Free Frank On Cover: signed in ink at upper right corner, Jas. M. Marvin, M.[ember] C.[ongress]. C.D.S., Washington, D.C., Mar. 20/64. Addressed to H.S. Brown, Charlton, Saratoga Co., N.Y.