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2022.10.1.2Description
A letter (a) with an envelope (b) from Louis Gaston Gottschalk to his wife Louise Boucher Gottschalk from Lincoln, Nebraska to New York City, 18 June 1873. The missive was written in French and will need to be translated. It is addressed tenderly to the recipient "Ma chere Louisette, mon baby cheri." The envelope has a three cent stamp and is postmarked. At the top left is the location of "State Journal Company, Blank Book Manufacturers/Printers and Stationers, Lincoln, Neb." It is addressed to Mrs. L.G. Gottschalk 22 W. 11th St, New York CIty. The envelope has moderate stains, some creasing, embrittled and adhesive around the edges. The letter has minor browning, tearing near the creases due to folding and some embrittlement. Both the letter and envelope are in fair condition.