National Postal Museum
Folded letter by US Navy Surgeon David Shelton Edwards
David Shelton Edwards, American, died 1874 · November 28-29, 1848
The letter was sent unpaid and 10 cents postage was due at Sing Sing, New York. The rate is in the bottom of the Norfolk, Virginia postmark in red ink. This is the correct rate for a letter under 1/2 ounce going a distance greater than 300 miles.
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