1913 Mexican Revolution Letter & Cover Tampico Railroad Rebels USS Virginia For Sale

The letter was sent to Louise Graff of Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, and contains firsthand observations of conditions in Mexico during the revolutionary period.

• Original handwritten 2-page letter
• Original stamped and postmarked envelope included
• Dated May 4, 1913
• Written from Tampico, Mexico
• Written in English
• Original Mexican postage stamp and postal markings

The writer discusses events and daily life during the Mexican Revolution, including references to:

• Revolutionary activity and rebel movements
• Tampico and Ciudad Victoria
• Railroad and transportation disruptions
• Burned bridges and interrupted mail service
• American citizens living and working in Mexico
• The USS Virginia
• Business and construction conditions
• Personal observations during a period of political unrest

This letter provides an interesting firsthand snapshot of life in Mexico during one of the country\'s most significant historical periods.

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• Age-related toning
• Original mailing folds
• Light edge and handling wear consistent with age
• Original envelope shows expected postal wear
• Handwriting is generally legible but may be difficult to read in places

• Mexican Revolution collectors
• Postal history collectors
• Military history collectors
• Railroad history enthusiasts
• Manuscript collectors
• Historical archives and museums

An authentic, original 1913 manuscript letter with its original envelope, offering a firsthand account from revolutionary-era Mexico.