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| Scott Number | 6LB5b |
|---|---|
| Date | July 16, 1844 |
| From City | New York |
| From State | NY |
| To City | New York |
| To State | NY |
| Addressee | Hendricks Brothers |
| Cert Author | |
| Cert # | |
| Fake | |
| No. of Stamps | 1 |
| Off Cover? | No |
| Other Stamps |
Notes
3 cent black on deep blue surface glazed paper
Canceled with red US in octagon
CDS Jul 16 (1844), 4 o'clock but corrected in pencil to Jul 17 (1844) at 9 o'clock
Cover submitted courtesy of Bob Watson
The cover was submitted to the US City Despatch Post on July 16, 1844 and was scheduled to be delivered at 4 o’clock. Apparently the letter could not be delivered at that time so it was returned to the office and delivered the next morning.
Hendricks & Brothers were in the copper business at 93 Water Street (1845 Doggett’s). Individuals listed at this address include Henry, Montague M., and Uriah Hendricks
Not listed in the Calvet M. Hahn census in The Penny Post.
Canceled with red US in octagon
CDS Jul 16 (1844), 4 o'clock but corrected in pencil to Jul 17 (1844) at 9 o'clock
Cover submitted courtesy of Bob Watson
The cover was submitted to the US City Despatch Post on July 16, 1844 and was scheduled to be delivered at 4 o’clock. Apparently the letter could not be delivered at that time so it was returned to the office and delivered the next morning.
Hendricks & Brothers were in the copper business at 93 Water Street (1845 Doggett’s). Individuals listed at this address include Henry, Montague M., and Uriah Hendricks
Not listed in the Calvet M. Hahn census in The Penny Post.
