August 21, 1844 letter datelined "Marshal's Office, Buffalo Augst. 21 1844" and postmarked the same day signed "Clark Robinson U. S. M." and addressed to "J. A. Spencer, Esqr., U. S. Dist. Attorney, Utica."

The letter is in excellent condition, save for a tiny bit of creasing at the top (turned around) and a skuff on the reverse - not the letter - postal portion, visible only when fully opened.  These mentioned for extreme detail.

Content is excellent:

"Marshal's Office, Buffalo Augst. 21 1844

"Dear Sir

"Some few weeks ago the Collector of this post seized the Steam Boat 'India Palmer,' upon the ground & further reason that she was owned in 'whole or in part' by a man not a citizen of this Country, and I now have no doubt, he has made the necessary report to you, --

"Immediately after the seizure, the Claimant proceeded to Washington, where he had an interview with our worthy captain, the Prist. which has resulted in the vessels discharge upon the ground that he (the claimant) pays all costs, which have been accrued - and this discharge is directed to the Marshall.

"Now, will you understand, that in the absence of a Writ of Monitia, the Marshal has had nothing to do with her, consequently has no release to make -- My object in writing you, is to ascertain what shall be done, under the Circumstances?  I am somewhat at a loss to know in whose hand she has been, since her seizure, - whether the Marshal or the Collector -- If you have any costs - please state them.  

"Yours in haste, Clark Robinson, U.S.M.
"To J. A. Spencer, U.S. Atty

Clark Robinson does appear on an Internet Search of "State-by-State Chronological List of U. S. Marshals" for the Northern District of New York that is found on the Internet.  His U S. Senate Confirmation date was March 15, 1841.

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