Letter from a young man to his mother describing his travels on the Mississippi River and plan to return East by the Ohio.
Steamer “Mt Vernon” Mississippi River: June 7, 1847. Envelope or Cover. Two-page stampless letter datelined Steamer ‘Mt Vernon’ / Mississippi River June 7 1847.” The letter bears a manuscript “Cairo, Ill. June / 8” postmark and a manuscript “10” rate marking. In nice shape. Transcript included. In this..... More