Letter to New York Congressman refers to Erie Canal 1825 Stampless Cover to Michael Hoffman of Herkimer NY Start Price USD 99.99 Current Price USD 99.99 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, October 25, 2008 End Time Monday, November 24, 2008 Location Springfield, Oregon See more about 'Letter to New York Congressman refers to Erie Canal' Description 1825 Letter  Original 1825 letter addressed to "Hon. Michael Hoffman, Member of Congress."  Middle paragraph refers to the Erie Canal and New York Governor DeWitt Clinton: "How goes canalling?  I observed some time since in Seymour's paper a calculation of the cost of the route from Herkimer to the St. Lawrence; which I laid to your charge.  Let the author be who he may, tell him he 'cannot catch old birds with chaff.'  Canalling used to be more expensive when Noah said 'Mr. Clinton would stand or fall with the Canal.'"  Good condition, blemishes and smudges as seen. See shipping calculator below for shipping costs.  Visit my Ebay store for more political ephemera.  I ship 5 days a week, so many items are shipped same day payment is received. Check out my other auctions. I try to group similar items together. I will always combine shipments to save you money. Email any questions. My items are used unless specifically stated otherwise. I try my best to accurately describe my items, especially any defects. Payment is expected within 7 days of auction closing. I accept Paypal, money orders, and checks. There is a waiting period for checks to clear. Powered by eBay Turbo Lister Place a Bid!