John Quincy Adams Authentically Signed Free Frank As Secretary of State

Description

John Quincy Adams authentically signed free frank with faded writing on the reverse.  Please see detailed pictures.
Full hand-addressed free frank made out to
"Langdon Cheves, Esq. Philadelphia."
and franked in the upper right,
"Department of State, J. Q. Adams."
Panel measures 5.25 X 3 inches folded and 9.5 X 8 inches unfolded.  Panel bears a "Free" stamp and is also stamped with a date of  "May 7."  Free frank comes with a letter from RR Auction.
A central fold passing through the address,
show-through from faded writing to reverse (see Picture)
, and expected paper loss to upper and lower panels where seal was once affixed, otherwise fine condition.
Langdon Cheves had served as a congressman from South Carolina and speaker of the house from 1814 to 1815, and at the time was president of the Bank of the United States.
Shipped USPS Priority Mail.