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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 29, 1850 |
| From City | Norwich |
| From State | CT |
| To City | Birmingham |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Jas M. Lewis |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Stamped folded letter with blue "NORWICH Ct." townmark (30mm) and stamped blue 7 bar circle (18mm) cancel tying 5 cent 1847. Post Office Act effective 1 July1845, single rate, under 300 miles 5 cents, prepaid or not. (Norwich (2), New London County, Connecticut, 1836-to date. (Formerly called Norwich City)
Postmark: Oct 29, 1850 (NORWICH Ct. (30mm CDS)) Origin: Norwich, Connecticut, UNITED STATES Destination: Birmingham, Connecticut, UNITED STATES
PhilaMercury Cover #11237
Alexander listed as xx/xx/xx
Postmark: Oct 29, 1850 (NORWICH Ct. (30mm CDS)) Origin: Norwich, Connecticut, UNITED STATES Destination: Birmingham, Connecticut, UNITED STATES
PhilaMercury Cover #11237
Alexander listed as xx/xx/xx
