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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 13, 18xx |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Wm. D. Thompson |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 27652 |
| Fake | NG |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 0.5 |
| Bisect | LL |
| Others |
Notes
PF 27652 2a, faked bisect with counterfeit paid cancellations
Alexander listed as 1/13/xx
Sidney Mason and William D. Thompson were merchants at 33 Pearl Street in NYC (1849 Doggett;s)
Google AI notes:
Mason & Thompson was a prominent firm of importers and commission merchants located at 33 Pearl Street, New York.
They were recognized as one of the leading coffee importers in New York City.
They also operated as general commission merchants, dealing with vessels and assorted cargo.
33 Pearl Street was in lower Manhattan, an area heavily occupied by importers, shipping agents, and wholesale grocers in the mid-19th century.
They were agents for international and domestic trade, including connections to London (Lucas Nicholes & Co.) and roles as importers for merchants in San Francisco.
The partnership of Mason & Thompson was formed in January 1849. They are consistently listed in commercial shipping lists and directories around 1850.
They were listed among the "leading New York coffee importers" as late as 1854.
Alexander listed as 1/13/xx
Sidney Mason and William D. Thompson were merchants at 33 Pearl Street in NYC (1849 Doggett;s)
Google AI notes:
Mason & Thompson was a prominent firm of importers and commission merchants located at 33 Pearl Street, New York.
They were recognized as one of the leading coffee importers in New York City.
They also operated as general commission merchants, dealing with vessels and assorted cargo.
33 Pearl Street was in lower Manhattan, an area heavily occupied by importers, shipping agents, and wholesale grocers in the mid-19th century.
They were agents for international and domestic trade, including connections to London (Lucas Nicholes & Co.) and roles as importers for merchants in San Francisco.
The partnership of Mason & Thompson was formed in January 1849. They are consistently listed in commercial shipping lists and directories around 1850.
They were listed among the "leading New York coffee importers" as late as 1854.
