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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 2, 1849 |
| From City | Troy |
| From State | NY |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Martin Menzies & Hockman |
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| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
Scott #1 on Aug 2, 1849 cover from Troy NY to NYC addressed to Martin, Menzies, & Hockman.
B&W Image from John R. Boker exhibit part 2, page 111
Alexander listed as 8/2/49 from Troy and xx/xx/49 from New York (where it probably entered the mails). The NYC xx/xx/49 listing has been removed from the census.
Ex. Judd
Golden Oak Online Auctions sale 21 lot 44 realized 350
Golden Oak Online Auctions sale 23 lot 289 realized 200 (color images)
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 61 (Elite) lot 254 notes rare steamboat usage
The 1848 edition of Doggett’s lists Martin & Menzies as timber dealers and Hudson River steam saw mill operators at W 18th Street. The owners were Alfred H. Martin, William Menzies and William Hockman (listed as deceased in 1848).
Letter endorsed Warrens, Hart & Lesley, Troy NY, Aug 1.
The firm of Joseph Mabbett Warren (1813-1896), William Henry Warren (1815-1867), Isaac B. Hart (1803-1876) and George Lesley (1814-1882) was in the hardware & iron business in Troy, NY. They also sold cutlery and saddlery.
B&W Image from John R. Boker exhibit part 2, page 111
Alexander listed as 8/2/49 from Troy and xx/xx/49 from New York (where it probably entered the mails). The NYC xx/xx/49 listing has been removed from the census.
Ex. Judd
Golden Oak Online Auctions sale 21 lot 44 realized 350
Golden Oak Online Auctions sale 23 lot 289 realized 200 (color images)
Robert G. Kaufmann sale 61 (Elite) lot 254 notes rare steamboat usage
The 1848 edition of Doggett’s lists Martin & Menzies as timber dealers and Hudson River steam saw mill operators at W 18th Street. The owners were Alfred H. Martin, William Menzies and William Hockman (listed as deceased in 1848).
Letter endorsed Warrens, Hart & Lesley, Troy NY, Aug 1.
The firm of Joseph Mabbett Warren (1813-1896), William Henry Warren (1815-1867), Isaac B. Hart (1803-1876) and George Lesley (1814-1882) was in the hardware & iron business in Troy, NY. They also sold cutlery and saddlery.

