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Sale 92: The Summer Sale

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United States Civil War

Lot 2292    

1863 Draft Dodger Writes from Canada to Friends in Akron, Ohio, orange cover bearing Canada, 1859, 10c Brown (17b; SG 36) tied by target to Akron Oh., also with "Akron O. 9 Sep." double-circle datestamp and "ADVERTISED" handstamp, with original enclosure dated "August the 30 1863" which includes "…Glad that I skaddled from war. I live happy and free and I have my meals three times a day and a good bed to sleep. Money or not I will stay in Canada…"; typed transcript accompanies, cover slightly reduced at right and minor wear, stamp with tiny tear and light corner crease, F.-V.F., a rare draft-dodger letter.
Estimate    $500 - 750.

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Realized: $500

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