1847 Cleveland Ohio Custom House Letter with Auction Notice Lighthouse Maritime

This original handwritten letter dated December 3, 1847, from the Treasury & Auditors Office in Cleveland, Ohio, offers a fascinating glimpse into mid-19th century government correspondence. The letter discusses the disposition of property related to the public praparty at Cunningham's Creek, specifically the Beacon Light House and the Dwelling House formerly occupied by the lighthouse keeper. It references an upcoming public auction scheduled for January 29, 1848, for these buildings to be sold to the highest bidder and subsequently removed within one month. The letter is signed by S. Pleasanton and addressed to Smith, Inspector and Superintendent of Light in Cleveland, Ohio. A clipped newspaper notice about the auction is affixed to the top of the letter, adding unique provenance and context. Measuring approximately 13 inches tall by 9 inches wide, this piece of ephemera is written in clear brown ink on light blue paper. The paper shows some edge wear, small tears, and a portion of a red wax seal on the upper left corner, all consistent with its age. The reverse side contains additional handwritten legal notes dated 1848. This letter offers a rare and collectible insight into lighthouse administration and property management during a formative period in Ohio's maritime history, making it a valuable addition for collectors of historical documents, lighthouse memorabilia, or 19th-century American ephemera.

Seller Information

Seller

CalsCards (4291)

Registered Since

09/03/2018

Feedback

100%

Store

CalsCards

• Sales

Item Location

Ohio, United States

Ships To

Worldwide

Returns Accepted

No