1886 antique RED LION INN west randolph vt LETTERHEAD shipping wood ashes rr For Sale

1886 antique RED LION INN west randolph vt LETTERHEAD shipping wood ashes rr
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Original 1886 commercial trade letter with matching mailed envelope, written on RED LION INN letterhead from West Randolph, Vermont, and postmarked February 11, 1886.

The letter is addressed to H. C. WELLS of South Deerfield, Massachusetts, an identified individual recipient, and was sent by Chas. Stevens, a wholesale dealer in Canada wood ashes. The correspondence concerns bulk ash sales, freight routing, and delivery pricing via railroad, with specific reference to South Deerfield and Boston freight equivalency.

Stevens notes he is handling ten railroad carloads of ashes during the season and emphasizes quality control, stating the ashes are gathered with his own horses and under his personal supervision. He further clarifies that his inquiry is non-binding, reflecting a period-correct commercial solicitation practice.

Notable historical features include:

Prominent RED LION INN printed letterhead ($2 per day rate noted)

Clearly identified named recipient (H. C. Wells) — valuable for genealogical and local-history research

References to South Deerfield, Massachusetts, and Napanee, Ontario, Canada, documenting cross-border trade

Original mailed envelope with matching West Randolph, VT FEB 11 1886 postmark

U.S. 2¢ Washington stamp and printed ash-dealer auxiliary marking

Condition is consistent with age, with folds, light toning, edge wear, and minor ink smudging; contents remain complete, legible, and historically intact.

This is a strong example of 19th-century American commercial correspondence linking a named recipient, regional rail freight, agricultural supply trade, and a documented Vermont hostelry.

Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.

CONDITION: SOME SPLITS AT FOLDS. See listing description and photos.











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