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Envelope - Washington, D.C. to Baltimore, Maryland, December 29, [1837-1840]
An envelope addressed in a secretarial hand to "Doct. J.J. Cohen / Baltimore / Md." The sender's franking signature, "Free / J.R. Poinsett," is present, indicating it was sent by Joel Roberts Poinsett, who served as U.S. Secretary of War during the period 1837-1841. A round datestamp postmark from Washington, D.C. reads "DEC 29". The verso features a prominent red wax seal. The envelope exhibits typical wear, including ink ghost impressions and scattered pencil inscriptions. 3.
Associated People/Businesses
- Cohen, J. I.
Geography
No geographic information available.
Subjects
- Envelope
- Correspondence
- Joel Roberts Poinsett
- Joshua I. Cohen
- Washington D.C.
- Baltimore, Maryland
- 19th Century
- United States History
- Political Figures
- Physicians
- Judaica Collectors
- Wax Seals
Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Box 23, Folder 14