Lot 1350
Jacksonville Ill. Feb 9, red double oval datestamp and manuscript "25" rating on clean 1833 folded letter to Middlebury Vt., interesting long letter telling of journey from south to Illinois "through the Cherokee Nation", mentions Illinois land at $1.25 an acre, tells building of log house, encourages friend to visit him and possibly settle in Illinois "We apprehend no more trouble from the Indians, the Indian War and short crops last year were drawbacks", etc., Very Fine and rare marking.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $160