Museum object · Slavery and Freedom Objects
Wove paper envelope addressed to John Sheaffer of Bareville, PA
ca. 1866-1869
New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States, North and Central America
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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.
A wove paper envelope addressed to John Sheaffer of Bareville, Leacock Township, PA. This envelope features a red three cents George Washington stamp on the front, is postmarked July 5, and features various illegible ink inscriptions written throughout the back.
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Catalog reference: 2021.16.22.7
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