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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 29, 1848 |
| From City | Northampton |
| From State | MA |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | A J S Degrauw |
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| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
#1 Four Margins-1848 North Hampton / Northampton, Massachusetts
EBAY lot (goodbuyz)
Not listed in Alexander
Letter addressed to Abraham J S Degrauw (1823-56), a dealer in “pot & pearls” at 69 Washington Street in New York City (1848 Doggett’s). Like his father (John Degrauw), Abraham was an active fireman. He was a member of Brooklyn Ladder 4 and rose to become Foreman of the company and President of the Brooklyn Fire Department. Foreman Abraham J. S. Degrauw made the Supreme Sacrifice on January 8, 1856 by a falling wall of Stillwell's Iron & Steel Rail Foundry (105 Court Street) while aiding a woman who occupied the adjoining premises.
EBAY lot (goodbuyz)
Not listed in Alexander
Letter addressed to Abraham J S Degrauw (1823-56), a dealer in “pot & pearls” at 69 Washington Street in New York City (1848 Doggett’s). Like his father (John Degrauw), Abraham was an active fireman. He was a member of Brooklyn Ladder 4 and rose to become Foreman of the company and President of the Brooklyn Fire Department. Foreman Abraham J. S. Degrauw made the Supreme Sacrifice on January 8, 1856 by a falling wall of Stillwell's Iron & Steel Rail Foundry (105 Court Street) while aiding a woman who occupied the adjoining premises.
