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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 14, 1850 |
| From City | Mobile |
| From State | AL |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | E. S. Whelen & Co. |
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| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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Notes
2 Washington Used on 1850 Cover New Orleans Origin via Mobile Alabama to PA
Fresh used stamp on cover that originated in New Orleans and was likely carried by boat to Mobile Alabama and posted there as shown (letter is dated one day before the postmark)
Hipstamp (buystamps)
Not listed in Alexander
Letter datelined New Orleans June 13, 1850 and signed Matthews, Finley & Co.
Endorsed on side flap Matthews, F. & Co Jun 21, 1850 (receive date?)
Matthews, Finley & Co are listed in the 1855 New Orleans directory on Camp at the corner of Commercial Place. Also identified with the firm are W. W. Matthews and L. A. Finley.
Fresh used stamp on cover that originated in New Orleans and was likely carried by boat to Mobile Alabama and posted there as shown (letter is dated one day before the postmark)
Hipstamp (buystamps)
Not listed in Alexander
Letter datelined New Orleans June 13, 1850 and signed Matthews, Finley & Co.
Endorsed on side flap Matthews, F. & Co Jun 21, 1850 (receive date?)
Matthews, Finley & Co are listed in the 1855 New Orleans directory on Camp at the corner of Commercial Place. Also identified with the firm are W. W. Matthews and L. A. Finley.
