Dated “Treasury Department [letterhead] /December 9, 1862.” Addressed to “Jno. Tweddle Jr / New York. Letterhead envelope—Treasury Department / postmarked “Washington /Dec. 9”.  One page in ink on light gray paper, 10” x 7.75. Exhibits fold-marks, w/two strips of archival tape across reverse fold-lines. Else VG.

Text: “Sir…The Collector at New York has this day been authorized to clear the Drugs to New Orleans requested in you letter of the 29^th ults.—except the Sulphur. That article is declared contraband and its shipment to New Orleans cannot at present be allowed. / Respectfully Geo. Harrington / Asst. Secy. Of the Treasury.”

Solid Civil War Treasury Dept. collectible. Invites further research, in protective sleeve.  [JP] [PH:L]

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