1829 – A letter from New Jersey Senator Mahlon Dickerson explaining his fear that opponents will likely thwart the building of the Delaware & Raritan Canal
Washington DC: 1829. Unbound. This free-franked stampless letter signed by Senator Mahlon Dickerson measures 15.5” x 9.75” unfolded. It is datelined “Washington 12th Feby. 1829” and was sent to James Parker, the Collector of the Port of New Jersey at Perth Amboy. It bears a circular Washington City postmark dated..... More