MORGAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS POSTAL HISTORY – 1907

 

Here’s an item tied to the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

The Rev. James Caldwell Chapter of the D.A.R., Jacksonville, Illinois.

 

Looks like hand painted watercolor(?) of an axe and cherry branch

(ties to the George Washington “cannot tell a lie” story),

cut out and adhered to the back of a postal card (Scott # UX18).

 

Per Postal Regs PSM & POA, July 1873, any add-ons and the rate is treated as a letter.

 

This postal card has been uprated with a 1¢ Benjamin Franklin stamp, Scott # 300, for a total franking of 2¢.

 

There is an event, Feb 22^nd 1907, with Mrs. Crabtree at the Rev. James Caldwell Chapter of the D.A.R.

 

James Caldwell (April 1734 – November 24, 1781) was a Presbyterian minister 

who played a prominent part in the American Revolution.

Mostly Revolutionary War battle in New Jersey.

 

This Chapter of the DAR is still active.

 

Posted to Mrs. Martin Vogel, “CITY” (Jacksonville).

 

American Postal Machine Flag Cancel, Jacksonville, Illinois, 16 February 1907.

 

The postal is in good shape… a couple of contusions near the center,

some minor damage along the edges and corners.

 

Member of the American Philatelic Society since 1989.

 

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