Return J. Meigs Jr. Autograph 5th U.S. Postmaster General Ohio Governor #1447

Original early 19th-century autograph attributed to Return Jonathan Meigs Jr. (1764–1825), an important American statesman who served as the 5th United States Postmaster General from 1814 to 1823 under Presidents James Madison and James Monroe. Meigs also served as Governor of Ohio, United States Senator from Ohio, and Chief Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court, making this a desirable autograph for collectors of early American political, postal, and presidential-era history. The signature appears as “R. J. Meigs Jr.” beneath the printed word “obedient,” indicating that this was likely clipped from the closing portion of an original letter or document. The autograph has been mounted on an older collector card. The reverse bears an old handwritten identification noting Meigs and his service as Postmaster General during the Madison–Monroe administrations. Details: * Original handwritten autograph * Return Jonathan Meigs Jr. * 5th U.S. Postmaster General, 1814–1823 * Governor and U.S. Senator from Ohio * Early 19th-century period piece * Mounted on an older collector card * Vintage identification notation on reverse * Sold exactly as photographed The piece shows expected age-related toning, handling, mounting evidence and other minor wear consistent with its age. Please examine all photographs carefully for condition and details. A fascinating piece of early United States political and postal history with a strong association to the Madison and Monroe presidential administrations.