[ Autograph ] Thomas Hart Benton 1782-1858 American politician, defender of sound money and distribution of public lands to encouragesettlement. A.D.S. 1p. 8in x 4in, [n.p.], Mar. 1, 1812 Benton writes out a promissory note to John White for five dollars payable within three months. Signed a second time on recto, July 11, 1812 Light toning and fold wear, otherwise good.