Summer 2025 | July 18-20, 2025

Striking red circular "SPEC'L MESS'GR / FROM / Eagle Post / 80 Chestnut St. / 5" handstamp (Type 8) on folded letter addressed to 335 Spruce St., Philadelphia, Pa.

The cover addressed to David S. Brown, for local delivery in Philadelphia. There exist several, similarly addressed local usages known from the same correspondence.

With hinge remnant.

The label reads, "This Communication was served with speed by the “Eagle City Post,” at Adams’ Express and the Telegraph offices. Letters, Circulars, &c., distributed promptly. A special messenger always ready. Your patronage is solicited, STAIT & CO." With paper adherence at back, creases and toning.

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