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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 23, 1851 |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | George Johnson & Co. |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Scott #1 on Apr 23, 1851 folded letter from Walter Crook in Baltimore Md. to George Johnson & Co in New York City.
Cover submitted by Herman L Baker on Apr 31, 1983
Information from the Thomas J Alexander Papers, American Philatelic Research Library (ARPL), Bellefonte Pa courtesy of Tara Murray & her staff.
Alexander listed as 4/23/51
Walter Crook Jr. was an upholsterer and paper hanger (1851 Machett Baltimore City Directory)
George Johnson & Co is listed in the 1854 Rode NYC Directory in the business of hair seating at 165 William and 248 Ave 6
Cover submitted by Herman L Baker on Apr 31, 1983
Information from the Thomas J Alexander Papers, American Philatelic Research Library (ARPL), Bellefonte Pa courtesy of Tara Murray & her staff.
Alexander listed as 4/23/51
Walter Crook Jr. was an upholsterer and paper hanger (1851 Machett Baltimore City Directory)
George Johnson & Co is listed in the 1854 Rode NYC Directory in the business of hair seating at 165 William and 248 Ave 6

