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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | October 7, 18xx |
| From City | Norwich & Worcester RR |
| From State | RR |
| To City | Hartford |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Joseph B. Gilbert |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Lot 554 U.S., General Issues, 1847, 5¢ Red Brown, Two Cover Usages (Scott 1), both pen canceled; 1st reduced at left, close to large margins, small crease at top (with contents) with light Railroad cancel; 2nd folded letter with clear to large margins, Jewett City, Conn. to Hartford also with light Railroad cancel, very fine
Harmer Schau sale 122 realized 345
Not listed in Alexander
CDS appears to be Norwich & Worcester RR dated OCT 7 and addressed to Joseph B Gilbert, Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Joseph B. Gilbert (1787-1857) served as Treasurer of the state of Connecticut (1844-46, 1847-49). His daughter, Anna Gilbert (1821-1909) was married to Gov. James Leland Howard (1818-1906).
Harmer Schau sale 122 realized 345
Not listed in Alexander
CDS appears to be Norwich & Worcester RR dated OCT 7 and addressed to Joseph B Gilbert, Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Joseph B. Gilbert (1787-1857) served as Treasurer of the state of Connecticut (1844-46, 1847-49). His daughter, Anna Gilbert (1821-1909) was married to Gov. James Leland Howard (1818-1906).
