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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 18, 18xx |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Troy |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Miss Caroline Hart |
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| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Matthew Bennett International sale 368 lot 179 group lot
Scott #1 1847 5c Franklin tied on fancy envelope by red New York square grid, matching FEB 18 New York cds at right, sent to Troy, NY.
Not listed in Alexander
Cover appears to be addressed to Miss Caroline Hart in care of Richard P. Hart, Jr.
Letter sent in care of Richard Philip Hart Jr. (1827-1892), the son of wealthy merchant, banker, and former mayor of Troy, NY who died in 1843.
Letter sent to Caroline Hart (1831-1899), who married Virginia lawyer Hamilton Leroy Shields (1821-1889) in on Feb 20, 1851. Captain Shields attended VMI (1839-41), West Point (1846) and served in the Artillery during the Mexican-American War. Afterwards, he served as the Judge-Advocate of the Eastern Division of the Army until 1853. He officially resigned his military commission in 1854. After leaving the army, he practiced law in New York City.
Scott #1 1847 5c Franklin tied on fancy envelope by red New York square grid, matching FEB 18 New York cds at right, sent to Troy, NY.
Not listed in Alexander
Cover appears to be addressed to Miss Caroline Hart in care of Richard P. Hart, Jr.
Letter sent in care of Richard Philip Hart Jr. (1827-1892), the son of wealthy merchant, banker, and former mayor of Troy, NY who died in 1843.
Letter sent to Caroline Hart (1831-1899), who married Virginia lawyer Hamilton Leroy Shields (1821-1889) in on Feb 20, 1851. Captain Shields attended VMI (1839-41), West Point (1846) and served in the Artillery during the Mexican-American War. Afterwards, he served as the Judge-Advocate of the Eastern Division of the Army until 1853. He officially resigned his military commission in 1854. After leaving the army, he practiced law in New York City.
