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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 25, 1848 |
| From City | Macon |
| From State | GA |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | W. C. Ward & Co |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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Notes
10c Black (2). Three clear to huge margins, large to slightly in at left, on 1848 folded letter to New York tied by red grids, matching "Macon Ga 25 Mar 10" circular datestamp, stamp is partially loose, cover file fold and minor edge toning, otherwise nearly Fine
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 906 Lot 1546 realized 350 (front cover image)
Not listed in Alexander
Letter to Willett C. Ward, a merchant at 105 Front Street in NYC (1848 Doggett’s).
Letter from Charles H. Freeman (1823-1893). He was a merchant and later became a steward and captain in the Home Guard of the Macon Volunteers during the Civil War era.
The business, C. H. Freeman & Co. on Cotton Avenue in Macon, advertised assorted pickles, preserves, fresh fruits, vegetables, sauces, and dried apples. The store, also associated with the "Macon Variety Store", sold a wide range of household furnishing articles, hardware, and other goods.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 906 Lot 1546 realized 350 (front cover image)
Not listed in Alexander
Letter to Willett C. Ward, a merchant at 105 Front Street in NYC (1848 Doggett’s).
Letter from Charles H. Freeman (1823-1893). He was a merchant and later became a steward and captain in the Home Guard of the Macon Volunteers during the Civil War era.
The business, C. H. Freeman & Co. on Cotton Avenue in Macon, advertised assorted pickles, preserves, fresh fruits, vegetables, sauces, and dried apples. The store, also associated with the "Macon Variety Store", sold a wide range of household furnishing articles, hardware, and other goods.
