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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | November 30, 1850 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Norwich |
| To State | CT |
| Addressee | Joel W. White |
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| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
STEAMER: Stamped folded letter dated New York 29/30 November, no Norwich arrival townmark, has stamped blue circled "STEAM BOAT / 5" (27mm) cent rate and blue slanted italic "STEAMER" (29x3mm) with smeared Norwich 7 bar circle (18mm) tying 5 cent 1847. The arrival townmark was normally not applied when the letters destination was the receiving Post Office. This letter was written by Wm P Williams, a Norwich resident and President of its Merchant Bank. Post Office Act effective 1 July1845, single rate, under 300 miles 5 cents, prepaid or not. (Norwich (2), New London County, Connecticut, 1836-to date. (Formerly called Norwich City)
Postmark: Nov 30, 1850 (Norwich STEAMER) Origin: New York, New York, UNITED STATES Destination: Norwich, Connecticut, UNITED STATES
PhilaMercury Cover #11239
Not listed in Alexander
Postmark: Nov 30, 1850 (Norwich STEAMER) Origin: New York, New York, UNITED STATES Destination: Norwich, Connecticut, UNITED STATES
PhilaMercury Cover #11239
Not listed in Alexander
