In Memoriam: Wystan
Very early stampless letter from Washington, D. C., to the P. M. (postmaster) at Ann Arbour, Michigan.
E-Bay seller's note on listing: "Cover from Post Office Department to PM at Ann Arbour. Based on the postmark this cover is circa 1825. The contents are gone but the docketing reads 'P. O. Department Notice given given of Complaint of Powers relative to Packages being taken out at this office'. The post office at Ann Arbor was established December 8, 1824." Listed on eBay on July 9, 2014, in a "buy-it-now" sale, for $100.00.
Very early stampless letter from Washington, D. C., to the P. M. (postmaster) at Ann Arbour, Michigan.
E-Bay seller's note on listing: "Cover from Post Office Department to PM at Ann Arbour. Based on the postmark this cover is circa 1825. The contents are gone but the docketing reads 'P. O. Department Notice given given of Complaint of Powers relative to Packages being taken out at this office'. The post office at Ann Arbor was established December 8, 1824." Listed on eBay on July 9, 2014, in a "buy-it-now" sale, for $100.00.