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The letter was sent to Louise Graff of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and contains firsthand observations of conditions in Mexico during the revolutionary period.
Features
- Original handwritten 2-page letter
- Original stamped and postmarked envelope included
- Dated May 4, 1913
- Written from Tampico, Mexico
- Written in English
- Original Mexican postage stamp and postal markings
Historical Content
The writer discusses events and daily life during the Mexican Revolution, including references to:
- Revolutionary activity and rebel movements
- Tampico and Ciudad Victoria
- Railroad and transportation disruptions
- Burned bridges and interrupted mail service
- American citizens living and working in Mexico
- The USS Virginia
- Business and construction conditions
- Personal observations during a period of political unrest
This letter provides an interesting firsthand snapshot of life in Mexico during one of the country's most significant historical periods.
Condition
Please review all photos carefully.
- Age-related toning
- Original mailing folds
- Light edge and handling wear consistent with age
- Original envelope shows expected postal wear
- Handwriting is generally legible but may be difficult to read in places
A Great Addition For
- Mexican Revolution collectors
- Postal history collectors
- Military history collectors
- Railroad history enthusiasts
- Manuscript collectors
- Historical archives and museums
An authentic, original 1913 manuscript letter with its original envelope, offering a firsthand account from revolutionary-era Mexico.
