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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 26, 1851 |
| From City | Norwich |
| From State | CT |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Rev D. B. Coe |
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| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
Stamped folded letter with blue "NORWICH Ct." townmark (32mm) and smeared blue 7 bar circle (18mm) cancel tying 5 cent 1847. From William A Buckingham, Norwich Mayor and future Civil War Governor of Connecticut. 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: Mar 26, 1851 (NORWICH Ct. (32mm CDS)) Origin: Norwich, Connecticut, UNITED STATES Destination: New York, New York, UNITED STATES
PhilaMercury Cover #11275
Not listed in Alexander
Postmark: Mar 26, 1851 (NORWICH Ct. (32mm CDS)) Origin: Norwich, Connecticut, UNITED STATES Destination: New York, New York, UNITED STATES
PhilaMercury Cover #11275
Not listed in Alexander
