Original 1955 free-franked cover signed by Hugh Scott, U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania\'s Sixth District (later U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania, 1959–1977, and Senate Minority Leader).
The envelope bears the printed \"Congress of the United States, House of Representatives, Washington, D.C.\" return address, Scott\'s autograph \"free frank\" signature in place of a postage stamp (a privilege extended to Members of Congress), and a Washington, D.C. postmark dated March 7, 1955, along with a \"Red Cross Fund\" meter/cachet marking. Addressed to Mr. Felix F. Mack, 182 Benezet Street, Philadelphia, PA.
Included with the cover is the original letter content on matching \"Hugh Scott, Sixth District, Pennsylvania, Congress of the United States, House of Representatives\" letterhead, handwritten with names and a Philadelphia address (Mrs. Brunn, Henry L. Mülle[r], 702 Lafayette Bldg), along with a small associated card for the International Institute of Philadelphia, represented by Ilona Foldy, 645 North 15th Street, Philadelphia.
A nice piece of Pennsylvania political and autograph history, tied to a notable 20th-century U.S. Senator, with genuine period correspondence and a Philadelphia social/civic organization connection. Great for autograph collectors, political memorabilia collectors, or Pennsylvania history collectors.
Condition: envelope shows mailing wear, creasing, and toning consistent with age (see photos); the letter and card are in good, legible condition.
Note: I couldn\'t fully confirm the identity of \"Henry L. Mülle[r]\" or the exact nature of the correspondence beyond the names and address shown — worth a closer look at the handwriting in person if you want to add more context to the listing.
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