Stampless Letter from Abraham Hart to A. Russell, August 27, 1847

Autograph note signed by Abraham Hart, dated August 27, 1847, written as a postscript on the back of a stampless folded letter addressed to A. Russell in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. The note concerns a deed for St. Clare and mentions H.C. Carey. The letter bears a "PHILADA. Pa./5 cts" postmark. The recipient's docketing on the back dates the cover to 1847. Hart's biography is included in the description. He was of Dutch parentage, worked for Carey, Lea & Carey, formed the prominent publishing house Carey & Hart with Edward L. Carey, published works by Macaulay, Jeffrey, Mackintosh, and Carlyle, and later engaged in industrial enterprises. He was active in Philadelphia's Jewish community.

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Subjects

• Deeds

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box, 14, Folder 15