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1847 Federal Postage Stamp Correspondence
Letter written to Robert H. Morris
Description:
The author suggests that 3-cent stamps be issued to prepay postage on individual newspapers. This was enclosed in the next letter dated Dec. 20, 1847, from Morris to the postmaster general.
Date:
November 30, 1847
Medium:
paper; ink / handwritten
Dimensions:
Overall: 20.3 x 12.7cm (8 x 5in.)
Museum ID:
1997.2001.18
Place:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Collection:
Glossary
