This is an original letter (it's real deal--this is NOT a reproduction) that was folded after it was written and taken to the post office by the writer and mailed.  It is a "stampless folded letter."  You are purchasing both the postal portion and the letter portion.

ONE of the reasons it is collectible is because of the fact that  the local postmaster applied postal markings considered appropriate for the letter's journey.  In addition to being collectable becasue of the content of the letter, or the writer, or the addressee, it is a collectable item of postal history because of the rates, markings and usage.

"Patrick C. H. 21 August" Virgina manuscript on an 1845 one-page letter signed J. Kellie McCabe and sent to Colonel Thomas McCabe at Floyd Court House, Virginia.

The paper has a super nice watermark "A. MILES PHILADELPHIA"

Datelined "Patrick Court House, Augst 20th 1845" and saluted "Dear Brother" and signed "Yours In Haste, J. Kellie McCabe."

Content relates to a wedding and includes "...she...requested me to do the kindness to tell you to be certain to bring him over with you.  She will have only 4 attendants I think.  I sent the note at your request to J. Martin, Jr.  Wm. Staples came home with me from the camp meeting..."

Super fresh condition.

Free Domestic Shipping.

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FREE United States of America Postal Service FIRST CLASS MAIL SHIPPING to the United States.

Uninsured International, including Canada, shipments are $5.00 for the first item and $2 or $3 extra for each additional item.  If you purchase multiple items, I will adjust the shipping charges when I send an invoice.

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Postal insurance and/or registered mail for loss and/or damage protection will be an extra charge and offered only if specifically requested.  If this concerns you, please message me in advance of your purchase.

All international shipments that request registered mail (insurance generally unavailable) will be charged a flat $14 for this service.

The United States Postal Service has an excellent record with my shipments.

I have been a member of the American Philatelic Society since 1978 and have been selling on eBay for years.

Virginia buyers must pay our Governor's 5.3% sales tax unless you email a PDF of your resale certificate within 24 hours of the end of the auction.

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