Light orange-brown brick with one dark face and consistent quality clay. Dark face shows much scratching, including very promnent I A one right side (or J A for John Andre, British officer). From fireplace of Caleb Cope house, 27 N Lime Street, Lancaster, where John Andre was a prisoner of war. Initials include those of of John Andre, Thomas Cope, and others.
Dark red-brown brick with mortar attached contained in a box, packed with straw or moss. Postage and mailing label are attached to box. One stamp remains on the box; one stamp is loose in the box. Also contains an empty envelope labeled "Notice: authentication plate inside."