1892 Bellevue VA Cover to Richmond Mrs Bagley State Auditor Off Postal History

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United States

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Cover (Postal History)

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Single

Item Description

This postal history item is a cover sent from Bellevue, Virginia, to Richmond, Virginia, in 1892, with both dispatch and receiving postmarks. Postage: The cover is franked with a single 2-cent stamp. Address and Markings: From: Bellevue, Virginia To: Mrs. J. H. Bagley, P.O. Box 863, Richmond, Va. Additional Features: A manuscript notation on the obverse reads "(State Aud. Off)", indicating the State Auditor's Office. The reverse has a manuscript pencil notation "Bellevue Richmond Co." and several numerical figures. Postmark Analysis and Transit: Dispatch Postmark: The cover was postmarked in Bellevue, Virginia, on March 4, 1892 (a Friday). Receiving Postmark: The cover was received and postmarked in Richmond, Virginia, on March 4, 1892 (a Friday) at 11:00 PM. Travel Time: The cover had a same-day transit. Travel Distance: The Bellevue post office was located in Richmond County, Virginia. The approximate travel distance between Richmond County and the city of Richmond is 60 miles. Historical and Geographical Context: On This Date: Research did not identify any notable historical events occurring in the Richmond area on March 4, 1892. Sender's Location: A sender's address is not provided, but the reverse notation confirms the origin as Bellevue in Richmond County. Recipient's Location: The letter is addressed to a Post Office Box in Richmond, with a notation suggesting a connection to the Virginia State Auditor's Office.

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