1881 Hollidaysburg PA Letter J King McLanahan Iron Ore Mining Company Envelope For Sale

Transcription Summary & Highlights:

• Header: Office of J. King McLanahan, Lessee – Bloomfield Ore Bank, Miner and Shipper – Iron Ore and Clay. Hollidaysburg, Pa., Nov 19, 1881.

• Content: Writes to \"Dear May\" stating he and Hans are about to start for \"Ore Hill.\" Contains a humorous, witty passage about postal cards: \"I always did wish that the man who invented postal cards had been hung and people that write on them with lead pencils are no better...\" Mentions writing to her at the Washington Hotel and concluding as \"our team\" arrives. Signed J. King.

Condition:Good vintage condition consistent with age. Paper shows natural light age toning, fold lines, and handling marks. The original envelope has edge wear and tearing on the left flap margin as shown in photographs. Clean, legible ink script. Please see high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic detail.