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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | June 17, 1850 |
| From City | Concord & Montreal RR |
| From State | RR |
| To City | Meredith |
| To State | NH |
| Addressee | James Bell |
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| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Lot 2817 5c Red Brown (1). Two folded letters, former three clear to large margins, barely touched at bottom, tied by red square grid, matching "New-York May 6" (1851) circular datestamp, late usage, latter large margins to slightly in, light filing crease, tied by blue grid, matching "Concord & Montreal R.R. Jun. 17" (1850) circular datestamp, scarce railroad marking, Fine appearing lot E. 500-750
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 987 realized 850
Alexander listed as 6/17/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1125 lot 570 realized 250
Letter to James Bell (1804-1857), a New Hampshire lawyer and future U.S. Senator, was living in the Meredith/Gilford area serving as a town moderator.
In 1846, Bell had moved to the area to act as the chief legal representative for the Winnipiseogee Lake Cotton and Woolen Manufacturing Company (often referred to in records as the Winnepesaukee Land and Waterpower Company).
He served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1846 to 1850 and a United States senator from New Hampshire from 1855 until his death in 1857.
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 987 realized 850
Alexander listed as 6/17/50
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 1125 lot 570 realized 250
Letter to James Bell (1804-1857), a New Hampshire lawyer and future U.S. Senator, was living in the Meredith/Gilford area serving as a town moderator.
In 1846, Bell had moved to the area to act as the chief legal representative for the Winnipiseogee Lake Cotton and Woolen Manufacturing Company (often referred to in records as the Winnepesaukee Land and Waterpower Company).
He served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1846 to 1850 and a United States senator from New Hampshire from 1855 until his death in 1857.
