Name/Title
Envelopes and Letter to R. Denicke 1890Entry/Object ID
2024.2.437ACScope and Content
Two envelopes, one containing a letter. The upper envelope is addressed to Mr. R Denicke.
The lower is addressed to Thos. E Tootle, Esq.Context
A. The top envelope addressed to Mr. Denicke, c/o Gaston Schumacher, 1007 Frederick Ave, St Joseph, MO. It is postmarked New York, AUG 19, 1890 and contains a green 2¢ stamp.
B.
The enclosed letter is one sheet of paper folded in half and handwritten on only three sides. At the top is the return address "1892 Prospect Ave. New York City." and the date Aug 18/90. The letter begins with a salutation, "Lieber (Dear) Richard," and is written in cursive in German. The letter consists of several paragraphs neatly organized, filling most of the page, and suggests a personal and possibly intimate communication.
The letter's content remains unspecified, but it implies a personal or official communication, given the careful penmanship and structured format. The letter ends with the signatures of Juluis & Agnes Denicke.
C.
The lower envelope addressed to Mr Tootle, St. Joseph, MO is from Geo. C. Crowther, City Treasurer, St. Joseph, Mo. It is postmarked Saint Joseph MO JUL 13, 1875 and contains a green upside-down 2¢ stamp. Handwritten notes on the envelope mention "172 BLK 33 Carters add — 1875"Lexicon
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LetterNomenclature Secondary Object Term
EnvelopeNomenclature Primary Object Term
CorrespondenceNomenclature Primary Object Term
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Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationArchive Details
Primary Language
German, EnglishDimensions
Dimension Notes
3.5" X 4.5"Dimension Notes
5" X 8"Dimension Notes
3.5" X 6.5"
