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Founding Fathers' Letter Up for Auction

A letter signed by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson is up for auction, with an estimated value of up to \$1 million.

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What is the historical significance of this letter?: The letter's significance lies in its representation of America's early foreign policy focused on trade and its rarity as the only known example signed by all three Founding Fathers.
What is the subject of the letter and when was it written?: Written in 1784, the letter discusses negotiations for a treaty of amity and commerce with the King of the Two Sicilies, reflecting America's emerging foreign policy after independence.
Are any other historical items being auctioned around the same time?: Other historical items, including a lock of George Washington's hair, will be auctioned at Guernsey's auction house on November 22nd.
What is the estimated starting bid and the expected highest bid for the letter?: Bonhams estimates the letter will fetch between \$550,000 and \$1 million, reflecting the high value placed on artifacts related to the Founding Fathers.
What is the estimated value of the letter signed by the three Founding Fathers?: The letter, signed by John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson, is expected to sell for up to \$1 million at a Bonhams auction.

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