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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | July 20, 1850 |
| From City | Providence |
| From State | RI |
| To City | Woonsocket |
| To State | RI |
| Addressee | E. T. Read |
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| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
Lot 374 5¢ Red Brown (1) large even margins, bright shade from cleaned plate--we are inclined to call this Orange Brown, but P.F. will probably go with Red Brown--tied by red grid cancel with matching "Providence R.I. Jul. 20" (1850) circular datestamp on folded letter to Woonsocket, Rhode Island, Extremely Fine stamp on a fresh cover, ex Boker
Robert A. Siegel sale 1228
Alexander listed as 7/20/50
Schuyler J Rumsey sale 100 lot 2049
Letter addressed to Elisha Thorton Read (1807-1878) who managed the stage coach routes from Providence to Worchester via Woonsocket. He also served as cashier of the National Union Bank in Woonsocket.
Robert A. Siegel sale 1228
Alexander listed as 7/20/50
Schuyler J Rumsey sale 100 lot 2049
Letter addressed to Elisha Thorton Read (1807-1878) who managed the stage coach routes from Providence to Worchester via Woonsocket. He also served as cashier of the National Union Bank in Woonsocket.
