1855 Hand - Written Letter By Respected Resident Of Reading, Pennsylvania
Item History & Price
Here for sale is a wonderful piece of a hand-written letter signed and dated Oct. 16, 1855 and an engraving of this letter writer, David Ermentrout.In the letter, David Ermentrout, a prominent resident of Reading, Pennsylvania, was discussing about accepting a principal position of a school... According to his obituary, which published on Reading Times May 8, 1901, "David Ermentrout, aged 82 years, was well known and highly respected resident o...f Reading, Pennsylvania. He was born in 1819 and moved to Reading when he was 13 and lived here ever since. He engaged in the general merchandise business for over 42 years, first in partnership with his brothers and later he went in business for himself." This letter has two sides written (see pictures). Also, there is a blind seal on the top left.I bought it from an estate auction in Pennsylvania recently. This letter accompanied with the engraving of letter writer is a great addition to your collection if you collect and study materials that directly related to 19th century history of Reading, Pennsylvania.Size of letter: 5"w X 8"h; engraving: 6" X 7"Please email me if you have any questions.Thank you for visiting my auction.
