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The product is a folded stampless letter from Cincinnati, Ohio with CDS to Newtown, Pennsylvania dating back to 1845. The letter discusses hog prices, making it a unique and historical piece of paper collectible. This item provides a glimpse into the economy and trade of the 19th century, specifically offering a valuable insight into the market for livestock in the United States during that time period. Timothy Day is sending this information to his Uncle in Newtown, Pa .
Timothy Crane Day (January 8, 1819 – April 15, 1869) was a U.S. representative from Ohio.
Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Day attended the public schools. Day worked as a printer and engraver from 1838 to 1840. He and his uncle , William Day, had a business raising hogs during the 1840’s. When his older brother died in 1850, he took his job as one of the editors and proprietors of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Day was elected to the Thirty-fourth Congress (March 4, 1855 – March 3, 1857).[2] Day ran as an Anti-Nebraska, or anti-slavery, candidate
