This original handwritten letter dated July 5, 1879, originates from the Clerk's Office of the United States Circuit Court in Des Moines, Iowa. Authored by E.R. Mason, Clerk, the letter is addressed to Amos Stickel Esq. of Bloomfield, Iowa, and concerns a financial matter involving drafts totaling $2452.23 related to decree interest and costs in the case of Jonathan Edwards, Trustee vs. Joseph S. Hopkins. The letter references legal proceedings including an order for sale and the advertising of land, providing valuable insight into 19th-century legal documentation and court procedures.

Measuring approximately standard letter size, this piece of ephemera features elegant cursive handwriting and official letterhead from the U.S. Circuit Court. The document is a compelling artifact for collectors of legal history, Iowa history, or 19th-century American ephemera. Its provenance as an authentic court correspondence adds significant historical interest and value.