1838 Lincoln County KY Stampless Letter Barouche Carriages Order Hartford CT For Sale

3 PAGES Approximately 7" BY 6" SEE PICS FOR CONDITION WITH FOLDS

Item Details:

• Date: November 25, 1838

• Origin: Lincoln County, Kentucky (Stanford Ky postmark manuscript on outer cover)

• Recipient: Mr. David C. Collins, Hartford, Connecticut

• Sender: Jno. Craig (John Craig)

• Postal Markings: Manuscript "Stanford Ky Dec 6" and manuscript rate "25" cents.

• Content: An interesting antebellum letter regarding an order for three Barouche carriages to be delivered to Louisville, Kentucky. Contains detailed specifications for the custom vehicles (sizes, pole attachments for 2 horses, shafts for one horse, etc.) and payment terms via bank check on New York or Philadelphia.