1855 stamped envelope from J. T. Swayne of Memphis addressed to Mr. C. Burford, Dixon's Springs, Tennessee on the subject of "A Negro."
[Memphis]: n.p., 1855.
Paper. Paper envelope. Approximately 6" x 3". No letter with the envelope. A stamped three cent envelope with postal mark dated May 8 (location not clear). Paper is toned with small thin tear located under the address from use of the pen.
Written on the front side is "From J. T. Swayne of Memphis, Ten Rec'd 12, May 1855 on the subject of a Negro from Weaver." This was addressed to Mr. C. Burford of Dixon's Springs, Tennessee. J. T. Swayne was a former Mayor of Memphis during the reconstruction. There are references to the Burford family in Dixon Springs, Smith County, Tennessee online. Fair. Item #36035
Price: $60.00
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