Mail Receipt

Name/Title

Mail Receipt

Entry/Object ID

Q1430.635.137b

Description

Two copies of a Mail receipt postmarked March 1, 1921, St. Joseph, Missouri Vol. II, pg. 137b A postal receipt for insured mail, marked as "Form 3813" with a number "51189." It specifies indemnity fees of 3 cents to 25 cents for values up to 100 dollars. It states: "This receipt represents a parcel insured and must be presented in the event of application for indemnity." Additionally, it instructs the sender to write the addressee’s details on the back. There's a section for employee initials to indicate items like fragile goods and a bold reminder: "DO NOT LOSE THIS RECEIPT." The receipt also features a purple postmark dated “MAR 1 1921" and instructs claims must be filed with the postmaster within six months of mailing.

Subject

St. Joseph, Missouri

Subject Person/Organization

Harry L. George Collection

Collection

Harry L. George Collection