1884 Handwritten Letter Edward J Atkinson New Bedford Massachusetts Stamp Crown

approximately 675" by 4.5"

#246X

Scans do not always show true tint/color of paper maybe off a few shades.

Handwritten Letter to Entrepreneur Steven A. Thayer, most successful businessman in the history of Ipswich, New Hampshire.  

"One of the most successful businessmen in the history of New Ipswich. His businesses included lumber, bakery, cigars, wooden matches, ink, flavorings, et al. One of those businesses, the New Ipswich Cigar Company, was one of four cigar businesses in New Hampshire in the 1840s, and was the largest cigar businesses in the country."

The scanned copy of the advertisement displays one of those similar to those posted by Thayer that the letter writers replied too, but is NOT included.