150-year-old Envelope With No Address Compels Postmaster To Embark Upon A Life-changing Journey

Sharing The Matter

Howe, without having a second thought, sent the photographs of the letters to Lynch at her Washington, D.C.office. At first sight, Lynch believed the letters were authentic but deep down, he wanted a second opinion on the same. Lynch sought the expertise of the Smithsonian National Postal Museum. She approached Dan Piazza who was an assistant curator at the institution.