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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 17, 1850 |
| From City | Washington |
| From State | DC |
| To City | Astoria |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Lieut J. G. Strain |
| Cert Author | PF |
| Cert # | 559498 |
| Fake | |
| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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PF 559498
1 1847 5¢ red brown
RIGHT MARGIN SINGLE, TIED BY RED GRIDS ON 1850 FOLDED LETTER, CONTENTS IN THE HAND OF JOHN R. BARTLETT, TO A LT. J.G. STRAIN, NEW YORK CITY., RED "WASHINGTON CITY D.C. 17 MAY" PMK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE, THE STAMP WITH SMALL FAULTS
Not listed in Alexander
“In addition to [John R.] Bartlett, the chief officers of the commission were Andrew B. Gray, surveyor; John McMillan, chief astronomer; John G. Strain, “publicity agent” and commander of the navy,…” (Note 9 of letter from John R. Bartlett to Jefferson Davis, Dec 29, 1850 re the Mexican Boundary Commission from The Papers of Jefferson Davis, 1849-1852, Volume 4 page 150)
1 1847 5¢ red brown
RIGHT MARGIN SINGLE, TIED BY RED GRIDS ON 1850 FOLDED LETTER, CONTENTS IN THE HAND OF JOHN R. BARTLETT, TO A LT. J.G. STRAIN, NEW YORK CITY., RED "WASHINGTON CITY D.C. 17 MAY" PMK.
AND WE ARE OF THE OPINION THAT
IT IS A GENUINE USAGE, THE STAMP WITH SMALL FAULTS
Not listed in Alexander
“In addition to [John R.] Bartlett, the chief officers of the commission were Andrew B. Gray, surveyor; John McMillan, chief astronomer; John G. Strain, “publicity agent” and commander of the navy,…” (Note 9 of letter from John R. Bartlett to Jefferson Davis, Dec 29, 1850 re the Mexican Boundary Commission from The Papers of Jefferson Davis, 1849-1852, Volume 4 page 150)
