Partly-printed DS, one page, 8 x 10, Navy Department, Bureau of Provisions and Clothing letterhead, April 17, 1848. In full: “You are requested to publish the enclosed advertisement in your paper, once a week, for four weeks consecutively. The price to be paid for this service is to be at the rate of fifty cents per square of 33 Brevier ems for the first insertion, and twenty-five cents per square for each subsequent insertion. Let it appear in the first number after the receipt hereof, which number you will be pleased to transmit to the Bureau as soon as published.” Signed at the conclusion by Welles. In fine condition, with a few light stains. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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