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1813 U.S. Stampless Cover: Medical College Lottery Broadside

This broadside, dated July 12, 1813, is a U.S. stampless cover postmarked with a Baltimore, Maryland circular date cancel and a "FREE" rate marking. It contains a printed list for the 57th day's drawing of the Medical College Lottery. The lottery was operated by Jacob I. Cohen, Jr., and sent to Samuel Hannah, Postmaster of Rough Creek Church, Virginia. The broadside shows some wear and toning.

Associated People/Businesses

Cohen, Jacob I., 1789-1869
Hannah, Samuel
COHEN, J. I. JR. / (1789.1869)

Geography

Baltimore
Phenix
Virginia

Subjects

Lotteries
Medical education
Postmarks
Jews--United States

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 2