1895 Hartford CT James W Eldridge Insurance Letterhead Autograph Collector Lette For Sale

1895 Hartford CT James W Eldridge Insurance Letterhead Autograph Collector Letter
Approximately 5.75" by 9"OverviewThis is an authentic, original handwritten historical letter dated Dec 30, 1895, penned on the official corporate stationery of the Office of James W. Eldridge (Real Estate and Fire Insurance) located at 2 State Street in Hartford, Connecticut.The letter represents an interesting piece of 19th-century American hobbyist history, written directly to prominent Vineland, New Jersey antiquarian, historian, and renowned autograph collector Frank DeWette Andrews (F. D. Andrews).Content SummaryThe letter documents a transactional exchange of historical or collectible items between the two antiquarians, detailing financial breakdowns of an invoice:"Frank D Andrews Esq, Vineland N.J.
Dear Sir,
Your favor 27 enclosing items amounting to $4.50 at hand. I return Towns, 50¢ & hand you ch. for bal $4.00.
If anything else comes to hand call same to attention of yr truly"
— Signed James W. EldridgeItem Details

• Type: 19th-Century Historical Letter / Business Stationery Ephemera
• Business Heading: Office of James W. Eldridge, Real Estate and Fire Insurance
• Address: 2 State Street, Hartford, Conn.
• Date: December 30, 1895
• Sender: James W. Eldridge
• Recipient: Frank D. Andrews (Vineland, New Jersey)
• Subject Matter: Autograph / manuscript item trading and financial accounting