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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 12, 1851 |
| From City | Malden |
| From State | MA |
| To City | Springfield |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | Merriam & Chapin |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
US, Scott #1 1847 Franklin 5 cent on Cover.
EBAY lot (ancientgas)
Not listed in Alexander
Scott #1, 4 margins, canceled by manuscript x, not tied to Feb 12 1851 letter from Malden Mass to Springfield Mass.
Letter datelined Malden, Feb 12th / 51 and signed C. H. Keith.
Contents refer to unpaid items in an account dating back to 1846 and 46 (with perhaps more on the back or another page).
Letter endorsed Chas. H. Keith, Jan 1851
Charles H Keith was an American music publisher at the corner of Court Street and Cornhill in Boston. The 1849 Boston directory lists the business at 67 & 68 Court Street. He is not listed as residing in the city.
Malden is about 7 miles north of Boston. Mr. Keith may have resided there.
EBAY lot (ancientgas)
Not listed in Alexander
Scott #1, 4 margins, canceled by manuscript x, not tied to Feb 12 1851 letter from Malden Mass to Springfield Mass.
Letter datelined Malden, Feb 12th / 51 and signed C. H. Keith.
Contents refer to unpaid items in an account dating back to 1846 and 46 (with perhaps more on the back or another page).
Letter endorsed Chas. H. Keith, Jan 1851
Charles H Keith was an American music publisher at the corner of Court Street and Cornhill in Boston. The 1849 Boston directory lists the business at 67 & 68 Court Street. He is not listed as residing in the city.
Malden is about 7 miles north of Boston. Mr. Keith may have resided there.

