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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | December 25, 18xx |
| From City | Washington |
| From State | DC |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Gen. Robert Swartwout |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 24391 |
| Fake | NG |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 2 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
PF 24391, #2, horizontal pair, stamps did not originate on this cover, left stamp has 2 tears at top, PAID and S at top of stamp has been drawn in.
Alexander listed as 12/25/xx
General Robert Swartwout (Dec 1779 – July 1848) was a militia colonel in New York Harbor during the War of 1812, commanded the US 4th Brigade in the campaign of 1813 on the St. Lawrence, appointed Brigadier general and 9th Quartermaster General of the US Army by President Madison in March 1813. After the war he became a merchant, bought acreage in the New Jersey Meadowlands, and drained the meadows for habitation and agriculture. He established banks in Hoboken and Washington DC and later became the Navel Agent in New York City. He also served as NY alderman (Ward 5).
If this were a true 1847 cover, it must have been mailed in 1847 but, of course, the faker could have chosen an earlier stampless cover.
Alexander listed as 12/25/xx
General Robert Swartwout (Dec 1779 – July 1848) was a militia colonel in New York Harbor during the War of 1812, commanded the US 4th Brigade in the campaign of 1813 on the St. Lawrence, appointed Brigadier general and 9th Quartermaster General of the US Army by President Madison in March 1813. After the war he became a merchant, bought acreage in the New Jersey Meadowlands, and drained the meadows for habitation and agriculture. He established banks in Hoboken and Washington DC and later became the Navel Agent in New York City. He also served as NY alderman (Ward 5).
If this were a true 1847 cover, it must have been mailed in 1847 but, of course, the faker could have chosen an earlier stampless cover.
