1850 New York letter stampless letter GOSHEN, MATHER, STATEN ISLAND BEAUTIFUL

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1850 New York letter stampless letter GOSHEN, MATHER, STATEN ISLAND BEAUTIFUL:
$13.03

Thisstampless envelopehas a circular date stamp forNEWYORK 11 DEC and is addressed toDr. William Mather, Goshen, Orange co., N York,andhasan enclosure ofa two and a half page letter, on a single sheet of folded paper,written bycousin Abbie W.The headline is Clifton, Dec 10th 1850.

Some abstracts:

\"We are glad to hear that you are so near to us, but sorry that you can come no nearer. Thanksgiving day is close at hand, and if you will take a trip to the city then, and come to 178 Grand St. you would probably find all ofus assembled there ...\"

\"... good health except colds. Ma has quite a severe on and a bad cough.\"

\"Pa is quite well for him, able to cross to the city every day.\"

\"I believeS Island has a most healthy atmosphere and that is the chief charm iwht me, then it is quiet and the scenery is beautiful and ever varying.\"

\"They are building a ball room here, and when it is done, I think it would do for a lecture room.\"

\"How long do you stay in Goshen? .... three nephews of Pa\'s by the name of Tuthill. Mr. Oliver Tuthill lives 3 miles from the village .... Pa\'s sister is staying there this winter, whom we call Aunt Jerusha, and a clever old lady she is too.\"

\"Herod Tuthill is another brother and William T also.\"

\"The Rev Daniel Wells and his sister Mrs Wallace are distant connexions ...\"

\"My school this winter is rather small, a young lady teaches French and Music for me ...\"

\"We heard from your brother Joseph last night ...\"

Condition of the letter rates average. The envelope is in average condition, it has some wear / tear.I hope the scan gives you a general idea of the condition.

An interesting letter good for genealogy and history research. See my other sales for similar items.

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