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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | February 10, 1848 |
| From City | Reading |
| From State | PA |
| To City | |
| To State | PA |
| Addressee | John Tucker |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
Lot 15 5c, enormous margins, very fine, tied by ms. on 1848 folded letter sheet with red READING Pa. FEB 10 c.d.s., addressed to President of Philadelphia, Reading and Pottsville Railroad, inside flap bearing part ms. R.W. Morgan "Free Pass". Interesting implications.
H R Harmer sale 2890 realized 125
Alexander listed as 2/10/48 to unknown destination in Pennsylvania and to unknown Addressee
The president of the Philadelphia, Reading & Pottsville Railroad was John Tucker (see 7/13/50 cover from Reading to Philadelphia). John (1813-1885) was President from 1844 to 1854. He also served as Assistant Secretary of War under Lincoln during the early part of the Civil War.
H R Harmer sale 2890 realized 125
Alexander listed as 2/10/48 to unknown destination in Pennsylvania and to unknown Addressee
The president of the Philadelphia, Reading & Pottsville Railroad was John Tucker (see 7/13/50 cover from Reading to Philadelphia). John (1813-1885) was President from 1844 to 1854. He also served as Assistant Secretary of War under Lincoln during the early part of the Civil War.
