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Joel Roberts Pointsett, ALS, March 27, 1824, Letter written as member of the U.S. House of Representatives, March 27, 1824. Became the first minister to Mexico, and as Sec. of War reorganized the military and directed successfully the Second Seminole War.. , The pointsettia, which he brought back from Mexico in 1829 was named in his honor. Chatty letter about personal health and other small talk. Address leaf bears his Free Frank and red wax seal. Seldom seen cabinet member..