I Found Another Hometown Cover With A Neat Red 3ct.dial

A little newspaper article that refers to the addressee of your cover:



However, it seems there's a spelling error, as many articles are found with the name "L.A. Mackey", which appears to be the same person. L.A. Mackey, Esq. (1819-1889), (a/k/a Levi Augustus Mackey) actually was President of the Lock Haven Bank in 1857 and was President of the State Normal School, Clinton Co., PA in 1869 and was Mayor of Lock Haven in 1870. In fact, there was even a village (Salona) in Clinton County that was re-named "Mackeyville" in honor of Mr. Mackey who by that time had been elected to Congress.

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/f...GRid=7765645

http://bioguide.congress.gov/script...ndex=M000025

Nice cover Jeff. I have some similar Canadian pieces where there is a folded piece but no content. Any indication of the year?

Yes James 1864 I believe? I go to Salona or "Mackeyville" every month after my one Dr.s appointment to see a buddy so I'm familiar with area. What and awesome snippet of information.

It's between 1852 and 1855. Prepayment of first class mail with stamps was required starting in 1856. Exceptions can be found, but not a huge number.

Thank you paperhistory for the correction. That helps a lot. -Jeff