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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | August 16, 1849 |
| From City | Troy & Whitehall RR |
| From State | RR |
| To City | Champlain |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Miss Catharine McKie |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 580347 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
| Bisect | |
| Others |
Notes
Envelope file noted "Aug 15 1849" to Champlain and carried on the Troy & Washington Rail Road to Whitehall. First portion of this route was 929 Saratoga Springs to Whitehall. Then carried on steamboat route 943 Whitehall to Rouses Point. Struck with the "TROY & WHITEHALL R.R." route agents stamp (Towle 100-A-2).
PhilaMercury Cover #16934
Alexander listed as 8/16/49
Schuyler J Rumsey sale 98 lot 4343 realized 700
Schuyler J Rumsey sale 107 lot 2085 unsold
PF 580347 genuine use
Catharine McKie’s docking at left indicates this is cover 107 of her letters from Francis Thayer, which he wrote on Aug 15, 1849 and mailed the next day.
PhilaMercury Cover #16934
Alexander listed as 8/16/49
Schuyler J Rumsey sale 98 lot 4343 realized 700
Schuyler J Rumsey sale 107 lot 2085 unsold
PF 580347 genuine use
Catharine McKie’s docking at left indicates this is cover 107 of her letters from Francis Thayer, which he wrote on Aug 15, 1849 and mailed the next day.
