New York Travel Stampless Letter 1846, Lewis Family of Philadelphia Pennsylvania

Description

Type:
Stampless Folded Letter (SFL)
Author:
S. Lewis
[Sarah Claypoole Lewis (1801–1870)]
Origin:
New York City, New York
Date:
November 3, 1846
Recipient:
William D. Lewis [William David Lewis (1798-1881); Banker, Merchant and Railroad Financer]
Destination:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Postmark:
New York / 5 Nov / 5 cts.
(red circular).
Pages:
three pages manuscript + one cover page.
Size (unfolded):
8 x 10 1/4 inches
Content:
Sarah writes to her husband during her stay in New York City. Some of the names found in the letter -
Mr. Stubbins, Mr. Schmidt’s to a concert for the German Society, Dr. Meyer, James McRae, Miss Peirson of Washington, Websters, Mr. Janson (
or
Jordan), Sister Eliza, William, Mary, Julian, Ellie, Sarah, Amelia, Mr. & Mrs. Randell, Mary L
., and Betsey.
History:
Sarah Claypoole Lewis (b. February 9, 1801 in Chillicothe, Ross County, Ohio – d. January 31, 1870 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was the daughter of Capt. Abraham George Claypoole (1756–1827). She was the wife of William David Lewis.
William David Lewis (b. September 22, 1798 in New Castle County, Delaware – d. April 1, 1881 in Florence, Burlington County, New Jersey) was a banker, merchant and railroad financer. He started working for his brother in Russia (1818-1824) and then was a commission merchant and cashier for the Girard Bank in Philadelphia, Pa. (1832-1842). Lewis played a role in the development of the New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad, was director of the Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore Railroad; and was president of the
Catawissa Railroad. He was the son of Joel Lewis (1750–1820) and Amy Lewis (1754–1826).
Condition:
Few small tears, light discoloration/soiling, and typical folds/creases. See pictures for more.
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Item Number:
000032