John Tyler 1790-1862 Tenth President of the United States following the death of Harrison, annexed Texas, and remained loyal to Virginia following its secession. Autograph endorsement signed with initials J T as President, six lines on verso of an L. S. to him, 1p. 4to., Washington, May 24, 1844 by Congressman Amasa Dana. Dana asks the President to consider reinstatement of editor C. W. Bennett who is .. engaged in the practice of law... a man of standing influence and respectability. On verso Tyler writes: If the facts be as stated, the young man ought to be restored - unless the law forbids. J.T One vertical fold slightly soiled crosses text not affecting signature. E3000-500