1845 – Letter from the Quartermaster General of the United States regarding the equipping of the 6th Infantry Regiment as dragoons
1845. Envelope or Cover. This one-page stampless folded letter measures 16” x 10” unfolded. Its dateline reads, “Quartermaster Genls Office / Washington City April 18’” 1845”. It is addressed to “Major D. D. Tompkins ‘ Asst Qtr Master / Philadelphia / Penna.” It bears a circular Washington City postmark, dated..... More