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Letter written to Nathan Kelsey Hall
Object Details
- Description
- On March 8, 1851, the postmaster general had written to six prominent engraving firms in the United States, including Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, inviting them to bid on the new contract for the production of postage stamps and to submit proposed designs for the new 3-cent stamp. This letter is the indignant reply of Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson, refusing to enter into the competition for the new 3-cent stamp unless the cost of producing a new die is covered by the Department, regardless of whether they win the competition or not. They complain that the costs of producing the 5-cent and 10-cent plates have not been covered by the minimal profits associated with producing stamps from them. They will not furnish future stamps at rates lower than they are currently receiving.
- Data Source
- National Postal Museum
- Date
- March 10, 1851
- Object number
- 1997.2001.40
- Recipient
- Nathan Kelsey Hall, American, 1810 - 1874
- Writer
- Rawdon, Wright, Hatch & Edson
- Type
- Covers & Associated Letters
- Medium
- paper; ink / handwritten
- Dimensions
- Overall: 26 x 20.3cm (10 1/4 x 8in.)
- Place
- New York
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- National Postal Museum Collection
- Topic
- American Expansion (1800-1860)
- Covers & Letters
- Record ID
- npm_1997.2001.40
- Usage
- CC0
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