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Civil War Era Letter 1861 in postal cover

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Original price was: $87.12.Current price is: $52.27.

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Conflict : Civil War (1861-65)
Original/Reproduction : Original
Modified Item : No
Country/Region of Manufacture : United States
Theme : Militaria

Fascinating piece of postal history- an 1861Civil War Era postal letter sharing regards and requesting that a tub of butter be sent as soon as possible. US 3C WASHINGTON STAMP WITH US FLAG COVER . FROM LAWRENCE MASS. to Dea. J. Nichols N. Sutton N.H. Letter reads as follows (transcribed to best of my ability- see pics for details) Lawrence June 10th 1861′ Dear Friends, I arrived home safely Thursday evening found our folks well but they wished that I had brought that tub of butter that Lois spoke of as being for sale perhaps you have not disposed of it yet if not please send it at your first opportunity. State your price and the money shall be forthcoming send by express and direct to Joseph W. (?)Zumby no. 33 Pacific Blvd Lawrence Mass (signed) –R. T Sargent(?) P.S. I was in Boston yesterday, folks all well there. TAKE A LOOK IN MY EBAY STORE FOR HUNDREDS OF GREAT NUMISMATIC AND VINTAGE ITEMS- IM HELPING MY DAD UNLOAD OVER 60 YEARS WORTH OF COLLECTING WHILE IN THE BUSINESS. EVERYTHING MUST GO- MUCH AT WHOLESALE PRICES. MAKE REASONABLE OFFERS- I PACK WELL AND SHIP INSURED AND FAST!