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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | March 19, 1848 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Manchester |
| To State | MI |
| Addressee | Dr. Wm. H. Bessac |
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| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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Notes
Scott #2, 10c black tied with NY red square grid cancel and New York MAR 19 postmark to 1848 folded letter to Manchester, Michigan
Cover and letter courtesy of Mike Ludeman
Not listed in Alexander
Letter addressed to Dr. William Henry Bessac (1809-1885), native of Western NY who moved to Michigan in 1838.
Letter written by Mygatt & Conkling, dry goods merchants at 190 Pearl street in NYC (1849 Doggett’s). The owners were Eli Mygatt, Jr., and Frederick A. Conkling.
Cover and letter courtesy of Mike Ludeman
Not listed in Alexander
Letter addressed to Dr. William Henry Bessac (1809-1885), native of Western NY who moved to Michigan in 1838.
Letter written by Mygatt & Conkling, dry goods merchants at 190 Pearl street in NYC (1849 Doggett’s). The owners were Eli Mygatt, Jr., and Frederick A. Conkling.
