Lot Details

blue oval handstamp (RUM-103) used conjunctively with blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Express San Francisco" oval handstamp, addressed to Frank Rumrill himself in Marysville, California, original letter datelined "Franklin [Mills, Ohio], June 1st 1854" from Rumrill's long-distance partner Henrietta, as is typical of this correspondence the letter consists of Henrietta pleading for Rumrill's return, light water stains and small envelope thin, still very fine and attractive use, Henrietta's persistence eventually paid off since Rumrill sold out to Langton's in 1855