Original 1885 handwritten letter on “Law, Abstracts and Real Estate” stationery from attorney T.C. Gilpin of Winterset, Iowa, addressed to Geo. W. Mead of Seneca Falls, NY. The letter details four recorded mortgages with amounts and due dates, referencing individuals including A.B. Linscott, Nathaniel Brown, Hannah Harde, and Isaac Gifford. Mentions interest drafts and request for information on additional loans. Includes original back panel with Gilpin’s name and date.

A great piece of legal and financial ephemera from 19th-century Iowa—perfect for collectors of antique law documents, mortgage history, or Winterset-related material.