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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 5, 1848 |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Vera Cruz |
| To State | Mexico |
| Addressee | Capt. John G. Tod of Texas |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Chronicle 77
This cover to Mexico is one of two 10c covers to Captain Tod. The fortunes of war are evident on the face of the cover. As Captain Tod left Texas for the Mexican war and before the letter could be forwarded to him at Vera Cruz, the American Army had captured Mexico City .
Alexander listed as 1/5/48
This cover to Mexico is one of two 10c covers to Captain Tod. The fortunes of war are evident on the face of the cover. As Captain Tod left Texas for the Mexican war and before the letter could be forwarded to him at Vera Cruz, the American Army had captured Mexico City .
Alexander listed as 1/5/48
