Stampless Covers - Texas - Item#15171
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Item# 15171

ALTO / TEX // MAR / 4 neat cds with pencil “Paid 10” on cover to John W. Suttle, Esqr, Centerville, Bibb Co., Ala and notation “Fwd in haste” (Forward in haste), bottom back flap missing, Scarce, Ex Kohn. $425.

Judge John W. and Mary (Goodwin) Suttle were early pioneers of Centreville. His father, Jesse Suttle, was killed by an Indian in 1835 who shot him dead at the feet of his wife after a land purchase dispute. Detailed story at http://alabamapioneers.com/indian-removal-jesse-suttle-coosa/#sthash.Sd4CUdha.dpbs

Price: $425