Lot 3038
"Springfield Ill. Oct 2", red c.d.s. on 1851 folded letter with matching "Paid" and circled "5" rating handstamps, addressed to Belleville, Ill.; light toning band, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300
Letter from Ninian Edwards to Lyman Trumbull, who both worked with Lincoln to have the Illinois capital moved from Vandalia to Springfield.
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