This original 1879 letter from the Clerk's Office of the United States Circuit Court in Des Moines, Iowa, is a fascinating piece of 19th-century legal ephemera. Addressed to Amos Steckel Esq. of Bloomfield, Iowa, the letter details a judgment interest and associated costs in the case of Jonathan Edwards Trustee vs Joseph S. Hopkins, case number 4555. The decree was rendered on June 13, 1879, for the sum of $2246.84 with an interest rate of 10% and additional fees for attorney, clerk, marshal, and master on computation.

Written in elegant cursive handwriting by E.R. Mason, Clerk, this document provides insight into the legal proceedings and financial settlements of the period. The letter measures approximately 8 x 10 inches and shows typical aging signs such as minor creasing and a slight discoloration consistent with the era, adding to its authenticity and historical charm. A valuable collectible for historians, legal document collectors, or those interested in Iowa's judicial history.