A Birch Bark Letter. This item is unavailable.A Birch Bark Letter

ALS. 2 pg. August 11, 1887. Albany, New York. A letter from Sam S. Newton to Kate Newton on birch bark. My Dear Kate, Platt Russell came home to-day, he came to our house after us. Do you think this is funny paper to write on? It is not exactly paper, but it is Birch Bark, Platt Russell got it in the country, and gave a piece to me. When are you coming home? When you do, I wish you would bring me home a ten cent pocket book. If you do, I shall be very much obliged. Dr. Balch took off Harrys splints yesterday. Tomorrow there is going to be a match at Ridgefield, I expect to see it. You had a nice time at Saratoga I hope. I made a kite which is four feet high and three fite wide. How are you all? Your truly, Sam S. Newton. This letter is from twelve-year-old Sam Newton to his older sister, Catherine Newton. He highlights that he is writing the letter on Birch Bark, which was commonly used for writing before the mass production of paper. This letter is in very good condition. A most unusual piece.…