This is an original sheet of paper (it’s real deal–this is NOT a reproduction) called a “wrapper” that was folded by a letter-writter to resemble an envelope and to contain a now-gone letter after it was written to be taken to the post office by and mailed. It is a stampless folded wrapper. You are purchasing only the postal portion, as pictured and described below. I do not have the letter. Once the letter was written, the entire item was sealed by the sender with a drop of sealing wax to seal the letter to provide security. The seal would be broken upon receipt by the addressee. ONE of the reasons this item is collectible is because of the fact that the local postmaster applied postal markings considered appropriate for the letter’s journey. In addition to being collectable because of the content of the letter, or the writer, or the addressee, or clues about the letter that was once present, it is a collectable item of. Postal history because of the rates, markings and usage. This particular item has a highly-desirable “manuscript” town marking. This is a full wrapper, not just a front or small portion. 1809 “Brownsburg Va June 22d” small town Virginia manuscript cancel on a wrapper addressed by future Virginia Governor James McDowell to General John Preston, Richmond, Viga. Docketed by the addressee Colo. High quality paper content. Extremely early Rockbridge County item. The free listing tool. The item “1809 Brownsburg Va June 22d wrapper James McDowell to General John Preston” is in sale since Thursday, June 9, 2016. This item is in the category “Stamps\United States\Covers\Postal History”. The seller is “ivymontcpa” and is located in Richmond, Virginia. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Quality: Used
• Certification: Uncertified
• Grade: Ungraded
• Place of Origin: United States