HASKIN, JOHN BUSSING (1821-95) U.S. Representative – New York – 1857-61

Franked Envelope as Civil War Congressman

Franked Envelope, 3” x 5 ½”, “John B. Haskin, M[ember] C[ongress],” with stamped free designation and February 19, 1861 New York City and Williamsburgh, New York postmarks; addressed in another hand to a Westchester County, New York resident.

Smearing of ink in the New York postmark and in portions of the address; heavier soiling and wear at the edges.