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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 18, 1850 |
| From City | Norwich |
| From State | CT |
| To City | New Bedford |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Jno. P. Barker |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Stamped folded letter with blue "NORWICH Ct." townmark (32mm) and stamped blue 7 bar circle (18mm) cancel on 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: Dec 18, 1850 (NORWICH Ct. (32mm CDS)) Origin: Norwich, Connecticut, UNITED STATES Destination: New Bedford, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES
PhilaMercury Cover #11258
Alexander listed as 12/15/50 (but 12/18/50 is correct)
Postmark: Dec 18, 1850 (NORWICH Ct. (32mm CDS)) Origin: Norwich, Connecticut, UNITED STATES Destination: New Bedford, Massachusetts, UNITED STATES
PhilaMercury Cover #11258
Alexander listed as 12/15/50 (but 12/18/50 is correct)
