National Postal Museum
Folded letter by US Navy Surgeon David Shelton Edwards
David Shelton Edwards, American, died 1874 · July 22-23, 1837
The rate for a single letter (one sheet of paper) traveling more than 400 miles was 25 cents. The absence of the word "Paid" indicates that the letter was sent unpaid and 25 cents was collected from the addressee.
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