Subject: Postmarks

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.

An addressed envelope postmarked Virginia City, Nevada on February 1, 1894, sent to John Gregovich, Secretary of Lodge 221 in Eureka, Nevada. The envelope contains advertising for L. Guggenheim.

Envelope addressed to Franklin Davis in Augusta, Georgia, postmarked Fancy Hill, Virginia, March 1, 1862. Features a Confederate States of America (CSA) "Paid" stampless mark.

Envelope postmarked Petersburg, Virginia, addressed to George W. Mordecai, "Bal Gus R B Co," Raleigh, North Carolina. The envelope shows a 3-cent postage stamp. Dated circa 1863 based on the postmark.

An envelope with advertising, addressed to John Gregovich, Secretary, Lodge 221, Eureka, Nevada. Postmarked Virginia City, Nevada, February 1, 1894. The envelope contains advertising material (content unspecified).

Envelope addressed to Mrs. N.J. Brossemer, Secretary Diamond Rel. Lodge No. 8, Eureka, Nevada. Postmarked Virginia City, Nevada, May 2, 1898. The envelope features advertising.

Envelope addressed to the Superior Court of the State of Connecticut, Hartford, Connecticut. Postmarked Columbus, Georgia, December 17, 1866. The envelope contains a deposition, sealed and signed by Raphael J. Moses, Notary Public in and for Muscogee County, Georgia. The address on the envelope includes the designation: "To the Hon. Superior Court of the State of Connecticut, to be holden at Hartford....in and for the County of Hartford....in said State. The within Deposition taken and sealed up by me".

Envelope addressed to W. J. Hooper, Secretary, Lodge 22, Eureka, Nevada. Postmarked Virginia City, Nevada, January 29, 1896. The letter was sent by L. Guggenheim.

Envelope addressed to W. J. Hooper, Secretary of Lodge 22, Eureka, Nevada. Postmarked Virginia City, Nevada, January 29, 1896. The envelope shows advertising.

A blue envelope addressed to an unknown recipient, postmarked July 28, 1890. The envelope bears the inscription "OLD PLANTATION NURSERY" and the address "NEW LEVEE & ARABELLA STREET." The geographic context indicates the location to be New Orleans, Louisiana. The sender is listed as Louis Schwan.

This item comprises a letter and its accompanying envelope from Wm. Ronshein & Bros., a Boys' Clothing House located at 70 West Pearl Street in Cincinnati, Ohio, dated November 14, 1879. The letter is addressed to Miss Reynolds & Frank and responds to an inquiry regarding an earlier communication, confirming the dispatch of order number 2896. The letterhead features an elegant illustration of a well-dressed man and boy, along with ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and address. The envelope's front also displays the illustration of the man and boy, noting "Wm. Ronsheim & Bros. SUCCESSORS TO LEVY & RONSHEIM," and includes a Cincinnati postmark. The verso of the envelope is adorned with a detailed lithographic illustration of the "Seventh Cincinnati Industrial Exposition Building," held from September 10th to October 11th, 1879, described as a "One Million Dollars" structure. **3.

Envelope addressed to W. J. Hooper, Secretary, Lodge 22, Eureka, Nevada. Postmarked Virginia City. Handwritten inscription on the envelope by Hooper. Dated March 5, 1896.

Envelope addressed to W.J. Hooper, Secretary of Lodge 22, Eureka, Nevada. Postmarked Virginia City, Nevada. Dated November 5, 1897. The letter was sent by L. Guggenheim.

Printed return address envelope postmarked Las Vegas, New Mexico and sent to Joe Harberg, Esq. in Mora, New Mexico. The envelope features the return address of E. Rosenwald & Son. The postmark date is January 1, 1903.

A one-page stampless commercial letter sent from Tillinghast & Holroyd in Providence, Rhode Island, to Aaron Lopez in Newport, Rhode Island, on October 10, 1772. The letter bears a manuscript "Bo" postmark and a 2dwt (pennyweight) rate marking. The letter contains detailed commercial information.