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1830s-40s antique FRANCIS CLARK 21 stampless LETTERS chaplin ct WALLET archive
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A substantial and cohesive early American family archive consisting of approx 21 handwritten letters along with an original period leather wallet, all tied to the CLARK family of Chaplin, Connecticut (Windham County).
The group includes numerous folded letters from the stampless postal era (pre-adhesive stamps), many retaining their original address panels and postal characteristics. Several are addressed to FRANCIS CLARK of Chaplin, CT, firmly anchoring the collection genealogically.
Accompanying the letters is a small antique leather wallet, worn but intact, bearing the Clark name and likely used to store or preserve this correspondence—adding a rare and desirable “archive-in-original-container” element.
Highlights:
- 21 total letters (1830s–1840s era)
- Multiple stampless covers / folded letters
- Repeated CLARK family identification
- Clear Chaplin, Connecticut connection
- Original leather wallet with family association
- Rich handwritten content covering:
- Family matters, illness, and loss
- Religious reflections and daily life
- Travel, separation, and communication
Condition:
- Typical age wear throughout
- Toning, staining, and some water damage
- Edge losses and fold separations on some pieces
- Ink generally legible, though faded in spots
- Wallet shows heavy wear but remains a compelling survivor
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 tears at folds; other wear as shown. See listing description and photos.
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