Description: This 1838 stampless folded cover (no contents) was sent from White Sulphur Springs VA (present day Greenbrier County West Virginia) to a Chiswell Dabney in Lynchburg VA. The FC has a light but complete strike of the White Sulphur Springs VA red CDS along with the manuscript free frank of US Congressman Seaton Grantland. Grantland was born in New Kent County Virginia in 1782. He studied law and was admitted to the bar in Milledgeville Georgia. He served in the House of Representatives from 1835 to 1839. Grantland owned a plantation in Milledgeville GA (Baldwin County) and according to the 1850 census he owned 89 slaves. He died in Milledgeville GA during the Civil War in 1864 and is buried in the Memory Hill Cemetery there. Overall condition is about VF (clear vertical file fold). Nice Congressional free frank usage from White Sulphur Springs. Please email with any questions you may have as we will be happy to answer any and all. Seller is a 30+ year member of the APS and a member of the USPCS, CWPS, (old CSA), etc. All items are shipped in secure envelopes and all items are returnable if you are not satisfied. Shipping is $1.50 .
Price: 25 USD
Location: Henrico, Virginia
End Time: 2024-01-26T18:05:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Year of Issue: 1831-1840
Place of Origin: United States
Quality: Used
State: Virginia
Grade: Ungraded
Cancellation Type: Handstamped
Certification: Uncertified
