1854 Kanawha Canal Boat Boatman Letter Unveiling of Richmond Washington Monument

Description: Free Domestic Shipping. 1854 Kanawha Canal Boat Boatman Letter Begun in Richmond on November 23rd, continued in Scottsville on November 30th (Albemarle County) and deposited in the mailstream at Willow Bank (Nelson County) to be delivered to "Mrs. Mary E. Cox, Charlottesville, Va." Page 1 of the letter is datelined "Richmond Nov 23rd 1854" and begins "Dear Mother and Both Sisters." Content Begins: "I once more write you all a few lines to let you all hear from me once more. I am now in Richmond and am well hoping this will find you all the same. It has been a so long time since I have written to you all, I know that you all think very hard of me for it but I can't help that, I have been much bothered in mind ever since I got Eugene's letter and would like to see him particularly and all of you too, I will leave the city on the 25th or 26th and will go to Tye River, where you all must write to me as soon as you all get this writing all the news in the neighborhood. Tell all of Aunt Judy's family and Miss McCord to write to me, the weather is turning cold, the Canal will soon freeze up. Times are only tolerable in the City. The Statue of Gen'l Washington was carried up to the Capitol Square today which was made of Brass. It came from Washington City by a vessel. It will be raised upon the monument and will be hidden by tent cloths until the Birth day of Washington in January. The weight of it is 25000 lbs. There will be a great celebration then. That is all. SJ will go to work with Messers Payne & Cabell, at their steam saw mill. I am getting sleepy and must close. So Good night to you all (continued) "you all must write soon as you get this. direct your letters to the same place my love to you all. I am truly yours until death. Lucian N. Cox Hill the same. Excuse me in all respect if you please. This is did and in heaven I will go to it but it cant come to me. [and a little drawing." "Scottsvill alb[emarle] Nov 30th 1854 I am now at Scottsvill on my way up in the Mountains on my Boat. I wrote this letter in Richmond to you butg failed to send it but I will send it now. You all must not think hard of me though. I dosent we it no more at prsent. good night. Lucian N. Cox. This is an original postal item, not a reproduction.This item is a "stampless folded letter" insomuch as the writer used a large sheet of paper to write their letter and then folded it - leaving a space for the address and postal marking - and then sealed it, addressed it and took it to the post office were the postmaster applied the markings appropriate for the letter's journey and gave it to the postrider/postwagon or stage. You are buying BOTH the postal portion AND the original letter.ONE of the reasons it is collectible is because of the fact that the local postmaster applied postal markings considered appropriate for the letter's journey--namely: The originating town name and a rate. In addition to being collectible because the addressee or the town from which it was sent, it is a collectable item of "postal history" because of the rates, markings usage, the addressee or something that might appeal to the collector. Free Domestic Shipping. Terms and Conditions: FREE United States of America Postal Service FIRST CLASS MAIL SHIPPING to the United States. Uninsured International, including Canada, shipments are $12.00 for the first item and $2 or $3 extra for each additional item. If you purchase multiple items, I will adjust the shipping charges when I send an invoice. I prefer PayPal. If you wish to pay by any other means, please message me before buying at and ask permission, which will not be unreasonably withheld. When I send an invoice after you have purchased the item, please immediately remind me that you will be paying by another means.Postal insurance and/or registered mail for loss and/or damage protection will be an extra charge and offered only if specifically requested. If this concerns you, please message me in advance of your purchase. Sometimes I will require this to protect us both. All international shipments that request registered mail (insurance generally unavailable) will be charged a flat $16 for this service. The United States Postal Service has an excellent record with my shipments. I have been a member of the American Philatelic Society since 1978 and have been selling on eBay for years. You will need to work through Sales Tax issues with eBay. Buy with trust and confidence. Thank you for taking the time to view my items and make sure to review the other items in my eBay retail store, especially in this category.

Price: 793.95 USD

Location: Richmond, Virginia

End Time: 2024-01-29T18:39:19.000Z

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