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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 18, 18xx |
| From City | Monticello |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Saugerties |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | John Kiersted |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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| Others |
Notes
USA 1847 Franklin 5 cents on cover to New York
CDS reads Monticello NY JUN 18
EBAY lot (stamptrain)
Not listed in Alexander
Letter addressed to John Kiersted (1786-1862) of Saugerties, Ulster Co., NY. He worked as a land surveyor for the Hardenburgh family, whose land patent comprised large portions of present-day Delaware, Greene, Sullivan, and Ulster counties.
Kiersted also was engaged in various commercial interests including tanning and lead manufacturing, and was involved in politics, serving as a member of the New York State Assembly in 1814-1815.
CDS reads Monticello NY JUN 18
EBAY lot (stamptrain)
Not listed in Alexander
Letter addressed to John Kiersted (1786-1862) of Saugerties, Ulster Co., NY. He worked as a land surveyor for the Hardenburgh family, whose land patent comprised large portions of present-day Delaware, Greene, Sullivan, and Ulster counties.
Kiersted also was engaged in various commercial interests including tanning and lead manufacturing, and was involved in politics, serving as a member of the New York State Assembly in 1814-1815.
