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| Scott Number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Date | April 6, 1848 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | Galveston |
| To State | TX |
| Addressee | Aaron H. Bean |
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| Quantity 1 | 0 |
| Quantity 2 | 1 |
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Lot 53329 1847 10c Black with clear to large margins, tied by red grid on folded cover from New York to Galveston, Mass.[sic], red NEW YORK despatch cds alongside, cert. Brettl. Scott #2.
David Feldman SA sale 209 realized 460 euro (image)
Alexander listed as 4/6/48
The commercial house of William Hendley & Co. was established in 1845 by William Hendley (1798-1873), his brother Joseph J. Hendley (d. 1887), John L. Sleight (1810-73), and Phillip Gildersleeve (1819-53). At the same time, they started the Texas and New York Packet Line with the firm of Brower and Neilson of New York, using a fleet of fast sailing ships. As brigs were withdrawn, the Hendleys and J.H. Brower built more suitable vessels of greater capacity and lighter draft. The firm spent $320,100 in just over ten years to lead in the growth of Galveston's maritime commerce.
Aaron H Bean (-1883) was a wine merchant in New York and operated a line of schooners from Galveston Texas. He was also a director of the Galveston, Houston, and Henderson Railroad and a local politician in Galveston. He is listed in Doggett’s NYC directory as a merchant at 66 Pearl Street (1847) 39 Water and 6 Coenties Slip, which runs from Pearl Street to South Street in Lower Manhattan (1848 & 1849).
David Feldman SA sale 209 realized 460 euro (image)
Alexander listed as 4/6/48
The commercial house of William Hendley & Co. was established in 1845 by William Hendley (1798-1873), his brother Joseph J. Hendley (d. 1887), John L. Sleight (1810-73), and Phillip Gildersleeve (1819-53). At the same time, they started the Texas and New York Packet Line with the firm of Brower and Neilson of New York, using a fleet of fast sailing ships. As brigs were withdrawn, the Hendleys and J.H. Brower built more suitable vessels of greater capacity and lighter draft. The firm spent $320,100 in just over ten years to lead in the growth of Galveston's maritime commerce.
Aaron H Bean (-1883) was a wine merchant in New York and operated a line of schooners from Galveston Texas. He was also a director of the Galveston, Houston, and Henderson Railroad and a local politician in Galveston. He is listed in Doggett’s NYC directory as a merchant at 66 Pearl Street (1847) 39 Water and 6 Coenties Slip, which runs from Pearl Street to South Street in Lower Manhattan (1848 & 1849).
