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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 8, 1847 |
| From City | Philadelphia |
| From State | PA |
| To City | Pittsburgh |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Mrs. Frances W. Bruce |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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Notes
Lot 13 (2) 10c Black, Tied on November 6, 1847 FL with blue "PAID" in oval HC, to Pittsburg, PA, with matching Philadelphia Nov. 8 10cts integral rate town CDS's at R., the backflap has a red printed straight line handstamp and signature of Stanley B. Ashbrook claiming "Genuine in Every Respect”
Michael E. Aldrich sale 112 realized 525
Not listed in Alexander
Letter addressed to Frances Wardale McAllister (1815-1892). She was married to George D. Bruce M.D. (d. 1891), son of Robert Bruce (1778-1846) who was an Associate Presbyterian minister and is often regarded as the first chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh, then called the Western University of Pennsylvania.
Michael E. Aldrich sale 112 realized 525
Not listed in Alexander
Letter addressed to Frances Wardale McAllister (1815-1892). She was married to George D. Bruce M.D. (d. 1891), son of Robert Bruce (1778-1846) who was an Associate Presbyterian minister and is often regarded as the first chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh, then called the Western University of Pennsylvania.
