Name/Title
Letter and EnvelopesEntry/Object ID
2024.2.434ABScope and Content
Two envelopes, one containing a letter. The upper envelope is empty and addressed to Mr. Chas R. Williamson. The lower is addressed to Mr. R. Denicke care of Mr. G. Schumacher but, is written to Linbon Richard. The elaborate cursive handwriting is difficult to transcribe.Context
A. The top envelope is addressed to Mr. Chas R. Williamson in Brooklyn, NY,525 Willoughby Ave. It features two postage stamps, both with profiles of Geo. Washington and a value of 2¢. Both are red; one is square, the other round. The envelope is postmarked St. Joseph, MO, dated May 10 AM 1891. The return address is for Steele & Walker, located at 302, 304, 306, and 308 Third West Messanie Street, and there is a detailed illustration of a multi-story building at the top left corner.
B.
The lower envelope is addressed to "Mr. R. Denicke, care of Mr. G Schumacher, 1007 Frederick Ave, St. Joseph, Mo. There is a postmark appears to be from New York dated October 11, 1887. A two-cent red stamp featuring a profile of Geo Washington is present.
The enclosed letter is one sheet of paper folded in half and handwritten on all four sides.
The letter starts out "Lieber (Dear) Richard" and dated October 11, 1878, from an address at "189 Prospect Ave. New York City."
Although the content appears to be written in German, specific details about the contents are not discernible without reading closely. This document offers a glimpse into personal correspondence from the late 19th century, hinting at intimate and possibly significant communication between individuals of that time.
The content of the text is dense, occupying the entire page with no visible margins. It seems the letter is signed "Juluis"Lexicon
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Category 08: Communication ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationDimensions
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3.5" X 5.5"Dimension Notes
3.5" X 4.5"Dimension Notes
4.5" X 7"
