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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 31, 1850 |
| From City | Louisville |
| From State | KY |
| To City | Frankfort |
| To State | KY |
| Addressee | John L. Helm |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
5c Red Brown (1). Ample to large margins, dark shade, bold black grid cancel, "Louisville Ky. Aug. 31/5" integral-rate circular datestamp on 1850 folded letter to governor of Frankfort Ky., file fold and docketing, Very Fine, signed Bloch
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 893 Lot 11 realized 375 (image)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 lot 2325 realized 500
Alexander listed as 8/xx/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 556 lot 901 realized 750
John LaRue Helm (1802 – 1867) was the 18th and 24th governor of Kentucky, although his service in that office totaled less than fourteen months. He also represented Hardin County in both houses of the Kentucky General Assembly and was chosen to be the Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives four times.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 893 Lot 11 realized 375 (image)
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1023 lot 2325 realized 500
Alexander listed as 8/xx/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 556 lot 901 realized 750
John LaRue Helm (1802 – 1867) was the 18th and 24th governor of Kentucky, although his service in that office totaled less than fourteen months. He also represented Hardin County in both houses of the Kentucky General Assembly and was chosen to be the Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives four times.
