Exceedingly rare free-franked envelope, measures 7.75 x 6.25 unfolded, addressed in another hand to "Charles Cushing, Esq., Boston," and franked by Thomas Paine in the lower left, "Favored by Mr. Paine." In very good condition, with overall soiling, paper loss along the folds (which have been silked on the reverse), and seal-related paper loss to the left edge.
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