Folded letter by US Navy Surgeon David Shelton Edwards

David Shelton Edwards, American, died 1874 · November 25, 1848

The letter was written on 25 November 1848 and carried privately to New York City, where it was posted on 29 November. Perhaps it was carried as a favor by another naval officer going to New York City. The letter was sent unpaid from New York City to Sing Sing, New York and charged 5 cents postage due, shown in the red circular date stamp. This was the correct rate for a letter weighing less than 1/2 ounce going a distance less than 300 miles.