Document 1833 - 1838

"Document" is an anonymous 19th-century receipt for a postal charge from the Grand Ducal Hessian Post Office in the small town of Grünberg, Germany. The document notes the charge for the service in detail, with a handwritten signature at the bottom. The document, which dates from between 1833 and 1838, highlights the important role of post offices in early 19th-century Europe and provides insight into the process of mail delivery.