1791 Stampless folded letter wrapper with incredible history

This simple wrapper is one the most historically significant items that has ever crossed our desk. The Richmond, VA straightline cancel is a rare one with a catalog value of $100 to $250. The wrapper was sent by John Marshall. In 1791, John Marshall was a dominant figure in Richmond, Virginia, operating as a high-profile lawyer and political leader a decade before his appointment as Chief Justice. This year was a pivotal transition point as he shifted his focus from the state legislature back to his lucrative private law practice. He was appointed Chief Justice of the United States 1n 1801 by President John Adams.