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Up for sale is a crisp, historically significant 1842 stampless folded letter sent on official \"Bank of the State of New-York\" printed stationery.Datelined August 15, 1842, the letter is signed by New York cashier R. Withers and addressed to P.C. Turner, Esq., Cashier of the historic Whaling Bank in New London, Connecticut. It acknowledges financial correspondence sent on the 10th and 12th of August.The cover features a beautiful, clean red circular date stamp (CDS) from New York (Aug 15) and a manuscript \"1842\" notation on the front. An excellent addition to any collection focusing on U.S. postal history, early banking/numismatics, or Connecticut whaling-era history. Please see photos for exact condition.
Stationery & Watermark: The letter is written on premium antique paper featuring a crisp, rare blind-embossed manufacturer\'s crest at the top left from \"HUDSON & SONS\" featuring a royal crown motif.
