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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 24, 18xx |
| From City | Baltimore |
| From State | MD |
| To City | Rochester |
| To State | WI |
| Addressee | Miss Columbia Caldwell |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 374239 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
10c Black (2). Position 92L with dot under left "X", large margins including part of bottom sheet margin, tied by two strikes of blue "10" in oval" cancel with matching "Baltimore Md. Oct. 24" circular datestamp on brown cover to Rochester Wis., small stained spots and some wear around edges, still an Extremely Fine stamp and attractive cover, ex Mason and Ackerman
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 837 Lot 31 unsold (image)
Not listed in Alexander
PF 374239
2 1847 10¢ black
SINGLE, POS.92L BLUE "10" IN CIRCLE CANCEL, ON COVER TO ROCHESTER WI, BLUE BALTIMORE, MD PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Stamp With A Small Toned Spot At Top LEFT, THE COVER WITH WAX SEAL STAINS AT CENTER, AND A SMALL NICK AT BOTTOM LEFT
Letter to Columbia Caldwell (1828-1881), sister of Capt, Columbus Caldwell (1830-1908), who arrived in Wisconsin as a child (the "Wisconsin Territory, by 1836") with parents and siblings in late 1835, at "Pike River" (Kenosha Co., Wi.), having travelled overland by wagon from Vermont. Moved to "Caldwell Prairie", Racine Co., Wi. 3 years later, in 1839. Next, Columbus (with his father Tyler, and family) took-up residence in Waupaca Co., Fall 1849. Wisconsin statehood had come in 1848.
Columbia married Stephen Prescott Thresher (1820-1872) and they had 6 children, the first being born in 1851.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. Sale 837 Lot 31 unsold (image)
Not listed in Alexander
PF 374239
2 1847 10¢ black
SINGLE, POS.92L BLUE "10" IN CIRCLE CANCEL, ON COVER TO ROCHESTER WI, BLUE BALTIMORE, MD PMK AT LEFT.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
It Is A Genuine Usage, The Stamp With A Small Toned Spot At Top LEFT, THE COVER WITH WAX SEAL STAINS AT CENTER, AND A SMALL NICK AT BOTTOM LEFT
Letter to Columbia Caldwell (1828-1881), sister of Capt, Columbus Caldwell (1830-1908), who arrived in Wisconsin as a child (the "Wisconsin Territory, by 1836") with parents and siblings in late 1835, at "Pike River" (Kenosha Co., Wi.), having travelled overland by wagon from Vermont. Moved to "Caldwell Prairie", Racine Co., Wi. 3 years later, in 1839. Next, Columbus (with his father Tyler, and family) took-up residence in Waupaca Co., Fall 1849. Wisconsin statehood had come in 1848.
Columbia married Stephen Prescott Thresher (1820-1872) and they had 6 children, the first being born in 1851.
