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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 1, 1850 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Philadelphia |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | Isaac Collins |
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| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
Lot 181 5c Red Brown (1), F-VF, 4 margins, F-VF, tied by red square grid cancel to 1850 folded letter to Philadelphia, VF cover. Letter mentions “I am glad to learn that Friends are endeavoring to prevent the repeal of your State Law relative to the capture of fugitive slaves… I would not give up to the arrogant demands & threats of a small minority of proslavery men; the North yielded quite too much in the annexation of Texas…”
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 595 March 15, 1994
Klein sale Feb 15, 1918 lot 39
From the Thomas J Alexander Papers in the APRL
Alexander listed as 4/1/50
Robert A. Siegel sale 1338 lot 484 realized 1100 (image)
Isaac Collins (1787-1863) was listed at 129 Filbert Street in Philadelphia (1850 McElroy’s). He was a book publisher in NYC (Isaac Collings & Co) and was so successful that he retired at age 34, moved to Philadelphia, and spent the rest of his life devoted to philanthropic and charitable enterprises. He took a prominent part in the temperance and anti-slavery cause. His eldest son was William Morris Collins (1811-1864) and the letter may have been sent in care of him.
Daniel F. Kelleher sale 595 March 15, 1994
Klein sale Feb 15, 1918 lot 39
From the Thomas J Alexander Papers in the APRL
Alexander listed as 4/1/50
Robert A. Siegel sale 1338 lot 484 realized 1100 (image)
Isaac Collins (1787-1863) was listed at 129 Filbert Street in Philadelphia (1850 McElroy’s). He was a book publisher in NYC (Isaac Collings & Co) and was so successful that he retired at age 34, moved to Philadelphia, and spent the rest of his life devoted to philanthropic and charitable enterprises. He took a prominent part in the temperance and anti-slavery cause. His eldest son was William Morris Collins (1811-1864) and the letter may have been sent in care of him.
