1857 Auburn NY 3¢ Washington Cover + Original Handwritten Letter to Seneca Iowa For Sale

Original 1857 United States Postal History Cover with Enclosed Handwritten Letter

Authentic original mid-19th century postal history item consisting of:

• Original 1857 folded handwritten letter

• Matching original postal cover (envelope)

• Franked with 3¢ George Washington U.S. postage stamp

• Clear AUBURN, N.Y. Dec 7, 1857 circular postmark

• Addressed to:

Mr. J. V. Blackwell

Ovid

Seneca Co.

Iowa, USA

A genuine piece of early American communication and postal history from the pre-Civil War era.

Full Letter Transcription

Auburn Dec 7th 1857

Friend Blackwell,

Dear Sir,

Yours of the 17th came to hand and I took it as soon as it was out of the mail bag.

In respecting my helping you, I can for a short time. I cannot tell you how long, and if nothing happens I will be there on Saturday or Sunday next.

All well at present.

Mr. Hopkins is very anxious for his son a little sooner.

Yours respectfully,

Lewis Moore

Condition

• Original authentic historical item

• Age toning consistent with mid-1800s paper

• Fold marks as expected from mailed correspondence

• Handwriting remains attractive and readable

• Cover preserved with original stamp and postmark

• Please review all photos carefully for exact condition

Historical Interest

Excellent item for collectors of:

• U.S. postal history

• 19th century Americana

• Pre-Civil War correspondence

• Washington stamp collectors

• New York postal covers

• Iowa destination covers

• Manuscript / handwritten historical documents

A beautiful genuine survivor from 1857 (168+ years old).