National Postal Museum
Folded letter by US Navy Surgeon David Shelton Edwards
David Shelton Edwards, American, died 1874 · June 9, 1848
The letter was carried privately to New York City, where it was posted to Sing Sing, New York. It was probably carried as a favor by either Lt. Young or Doctor McSherry who were about to leave for New York City as mentioned in the letter text.
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