Original 1853 handwritten letter mailed from New York to Washington, D.C., accompanied by its original folded cover.

The letter discusses family and estate matters following a death, including reference to an “old cane” described as a long-held family heirloom passed down through generations. The content reflects mid-19th-century family inheritance concerns rather than political or commercial business.

The letter is fully present and legible, written in period ink across multiple pages. No transcription is provided, but key themes are clear from inspection.

Postal & physical details:

• Dated January 4, 1853

• Original folded cover with stamp and postmark

• Multi-page handwritten content

• Typical folds, toning, and age-related wear

• No restoration

A solid example of antebellum personal correspondence with both genealogical and postal-history appeal.

Ships in an archival-safe sleeve.

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