For reeded edge bust half collectors

RogerB

Treasury Department
November 10, 1836

R. M. Patterson, Esquire
Director of the Mint
Philadelphia

Sir,
I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 8th inst., with the ten half dollars accompanying, struck with the new machinery.

I herewith enclose a check on the Girard Bank for $5 being the amount.

I am, Sir, very respectfully
Your obedient servant
Levi Woodbury,
Secretary of the Treasury

[RG104 Entry 215 vol 01; NNP compiled edition p.63.]

Smudge

You keep digging up the most interesting history. Thanks.

RogerB

Most of these documents have never been examined. There's a "new" story on nearly every page.

Treashunt

wow, 10 1836 reeded edge half $'s.

ricko

That is great.... straight deal across the counter - well, through the mail anyway. Cheers, RickO