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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | 18xx |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Monson |
| To State | MA |
| Addressee | William N. Flynt |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others | 15L17 |
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Lot 5 1, 1847 5c Red brown, stamp with margins large to clear, tied by two pen-strokes and red "Philada Rail Road" straightline cancel, second strike at right, manuscript "Paid," Blood's (2c) Bronze on black (15L17) local affixed but not tied, all on folded lettersheet addressed to Monson, Massachusetts, Very Fine and attractive combination of stamp, cancel, and local, Dr. Chase's notation on reverse: "5c 1847, very fine, 1849 color + impression, 'Philada Rail Road' in and directly across the stamp + repeated on the cover, black pen in addition, Blood's local on the cover"
H R Harmer sale 3040 (Erivan 5) realized 1000
Alexander listed as xx/xx/xx
Note that despite the 1849 color and impression, this cover may also have been mailed in 1850 or 1851.
PF 578390 genuine use
Letter to William Norcross Flynt (1818-1895), son of Rufus Flynt (1775-1836 and Sarah Norcross (1780-1863). He began his business life at the age of seventeen as a clerk in his father's store. He later became associated with his father in the management of the general store in Monson, and upon the death of Rufus Flynt succeeded to its ownership. William Norcross Flynt, even before his father's death, had been giving attention and thought to the quarry of fine stone which they owned and had taken out some stone. In 1840 specimens were placed on exhibition at Springfield, and a demand for the stone followed. The quarry is located one mile from Monson, and covers 500 acres. The stone, which is dark blue and white granite, in apparently exhaustible quantities, is used for dams, buildings and monuments. It is said the largest stone ever taken from the quarry was 354 feet long, n feet wide and 4 feet thick, taking 1 104 wedges to split it. Many public buildings have been erected of this stone including the church of St. Francis Xavier, in New York City. In 1875 William N. Flynt built at an expense of $30,000, a private railroad two miles in length, which connects his quarry with the New London & Northern railroad. He conducted the business under the 1885; his son, William King Flynt, became his partner. William Norcross Flynt finally withdrew from all active connection with the management. In 1886 the Flynt Building & Construction Company was incorporated with main offices at Palmer, Massachusetts, William Norcross Flynt, president, William K. Flynt, treasurer and general manager. This company operated in all parts of the country.
Mr. Flynt was elected town treasurer of Monson in 1848, holding that office thirty-one years; was representative to the General Court in 1848, 1849, 1860, and again in 1861. In 1865 he was elected a member of Governor Andrew's Council, and in 1866 also served in the same capacity under Governor Bullock. In 1884 he was alternate to the Republican National Convention which convened in Chicago and nominated James G. Elaine for the presidency. He served Monson Academy as trustee from 1850 until his death in 1895, and for years was the oldest member of the board in point of service. He was one of the ncorporators of the Monson State Bank in 1852, and was its first president, serving until its incorporation as a National Bank under the new banking act, and then continued as president of the Monson National Bank. He was also president of the Palmer Savings Bank, director and vice-president of the New England Granite Manufacturers' Association, and held office in various other corporations.
H R Harmer sale 3040 (Erivan 5) realized 1000
Alexander listed as xx/xx/xx
Note that despite the 1849 color and impression, this cover may also have been mailed in 1850 or 1851.
PF 578390 genuine use
Letter to William Norcross Flynt (1818-1895), son of Rufus Flynt (1775-1836 and Sarah Norcross (1780-1863). He began his business life at the age of seventeen as a clerk in his father's store. He later became associated with his father in the management of the general store in Monson, and upon the death of Rufus Flynt succeeded to its ownership. William Norcross Flynt, even before his father's death, had been giving attention and thought to the quarry of fine stone which they owned and had taken out some stone. In 1840 specimens were placed on exhibition at Springfield, and a demand for the stone followed. The quarry is located one mile from Monson, and covers 500 acres. The stone, which is dark blue and white granite, in apparently exhaustible quantities, is used for dams, buildings and monuments. It is said the largest stone ever taken from the quarry was 354 feet long, n feet wide and 4 feet thick, taking 1 104 wedges to split it. Many public buildings have been erected of this stone including the church of St. Francis Xavier, in New York City. In 1875 William N. Flynt built at an expense of $30,000, a private railroad two miles in length, which connects his quarry with the New London & Northern railroad. He conducted the business under the 1885; his son, William King Flynt, became his partner. William Norcross Flynt finally withdrew from all active connection with the management. In 1886 the Flynt Building & Construction Company was incorporated with main offices at Palmer, Massachusetts, William Norcross Flynt, president, William K. Flynt, treasurer and general manager. This company operated in all parts of the country.
Mr. Flynt was elected town treasurer of Monson in 1848, holding that office thirty-one years; was representative to the General Court in 1848, 1849, 1860, and again in 1861. In 1865 he was elected a member of Governor Andrew's Council, and in 1866 also served in the same capacity under Governor Bullock. In 1884 he was alternate to the Republican National Convention which convened in Chicago and nominated James G. Elaine for the presidency. He served Monson Academy as trustee from 1850 until his death in 1895, and for years was the oldest member of the board in point of service. He was one of the ncorporators of the Monson State Bank in 1852, and was its first president, serving until its incorporation as a National Bank under the new banking act, and then continued as president of the Monson National Bank. He was also president of the Palmer Savings Bank, director and vice-president of the New England Granite Manufacturers' Association, and held office in various other corporations.
