01/23/2025
1891 $50 Silver Certificate FR-334 PCGs AU 55 S/N H175275
S/N H175275 Everett Note Only 49 Known in the Census! A mere 200,000 1891 $50 Silver Certificates with the Vernon-Treat signature combination were printed. About Edward Everett (April 11, 1794 – January 15, 1865) was an American politician, pastor, educator, diplomat, and renowned orator from Massachusetts. Here are some highlights of his life and career: Early Life and Education: Born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, Everett graduated from Harvard University at the age of 17. He later earned a Ph.D. from the University of Göttingen in Germany. Political Career: Everett served as a U.S. representative (1825–1835), governor of Massachusetts (1836–1840), U.S. minister to Great Britain (1841–1845), and U.S. secretary of state (1852). Educator and Orator: He was president of Harvard University (1846–1848) and is remembered for his extensive speaking career. He delivered a two-hour speech at the Gettysburg National Cemetery dedication in 1863, just before President Abraham Lincoln's famous two-minute Gettysburg Address. Support for Mount Vernon: Everett played a significant role in raising funds to preserve George Washington's Mount Vernon estate. Everett's contributions spanned politics, education, and public speaking, making him a notable figure in American history.
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