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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | 18xx |
| From City | unknown |
| From State | unknown |
| To City | Mayville |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Lorenzo Morris |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
1847 5c Franklin imperf SG 1 on envelope (not tied). Part of group lot
Status International sale 371 (Feb 2022) lot 816
Not listed in Alexander
Status International sale 370 lot 670
The village of Mayville, NY is located in the far southwest corner of New York State in Chautauqua County (near Erie, Pa.).
Lorenzo Morris (1817-1903) studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1841, and practiced in Jamestown. In 1844, he returned to Mayville, and in 1852, removed to Fredonia. He was Postmaster of Fredonia from 1854 to 1860. (Fredonia is about 16 miles NNE of Mayville by today’s roads.)
Lorenzo was a member of the New York State Senate (32nd D.) in 1868 and 1869. He was a member of the Constitutional Commission of 1872–73.
Status International sale 371 (Feb 2022) lot 816
Not listed in Alexander
Status International sale 370 lot 670
The village of Mayville, NY is located in the far southwest corner of New York State in Chautauqua County (near Erie, Pa.).
Lorenzo Morris (1817-1903) studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1841, and practiced in Jamestown. In 1844, he returned to Mayville, and in 1852, removed to Fredonia. He was Postmaster of Fredonia from 1854 to 1860. (Fredonia is about 16 miles NNE of Mayville by today’s roads.)
Lorenzo was a member of the New York State Senate (32nd D.) in 1868 and 1869. He was a member of the Constitutional Commission of 1872–73.
