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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 16, 184x |
| From City | Hartford |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Perth Amboy |
| To State | NJ |
| Addressee | S. E. Woodbridge |
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| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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1847 Franklin 5c red-brown on cover addressed to New Jersey, stamp is superb 4 margin example tied by "Hartford 16 Oct" with "PAID" alongside both in red. Scott 1 cat US$700+. Scarce & attractive cover.
Status International 2004 lot 4650
Not listed in Alexander
Cherrystone sale 2508A lot 15 realized 230 (image)
Letter may have been addressed to Samuel Edwards Woodbridge (1788-1865), born in Hartland [Conn.], the son of the Reverend Samuel and Elizabeth, who were originally from Hartford and moved West Hartland. Samuel E. was superintendent of schools in his native town, and in 1825 opened a boy’s school which acquired considerable popularity. This school was built in the area where the present day West Hartland Fire House stands. In 1834 he took charge of a large school on Long Island for neglected children which had about eight hundred inmates. Leaving there, he established a school for boys at Perth Amboy, which proved very successful.
Status International 2004 lot 4650
Not listed in Alexander
Cherrystone sale 2508A lot 15 realized 230 (image)
Letter may have been addressed to Samuel Edwards Woodbridge (1788-1865), born in Hartland [Conn.], the son of the Reverend Samuel and Elizabeth, who were originally from Hartford and moved West Hartland. Samuel E. was superintendent of schools in his native town, and in 1825 opened a boy’s school which acquired considerable popularity. This school was built in the area where the present day West Hartland Fire House stands. In 1834 he took charge of a large school on Long Island for neglected children which had about eight hundred inmates. Leaving there, he established a school for boys at Perth Amboy, which proved very successful.
