1865 – Two letters sent by a woman in Washington, DC, to her mother and sister in Pennsylvania discussing canning, a hired ‘girl,’ and ill-fitting shoes
Washington, DC: 1865. Envelope or Cover. These two letters were written by Mary Smith in Washington, DC on October 1st and 2nd, 1865. They are enclosed in the same mailing envelope, which was sent to Miss Lizzie Smith. The envelope bears a 3-cent Washington stamp (Scott #65), and a double-circle..... More