Description: 1844 antique STAMPLESS COVER LETTER troy ny CHAS VEAZIE stagecoach train builderSCROLL DOWN for MORE PHOTOS in DESCRIPTION Click HERE to view or search ANTIQUE.COTTAGE listings. This listing is for the signed letter:1844 Troy NY stagecoach & train builder Charles Veazie stampless to Henry M. Morfitinquiring after payment of judgment against Brentz who failed to pay him in 1835....From Co-pilot:Charles Veazie was a significant figure in the carriage manufacturing industry in Troy, New York during the 19th century. Let’s delve into his story:Carriage Manufacturing in Troy:In the early 1800s, Troy was known for its carriage manufacturing industry. Charles Veazie, along with partners such as Orsamus Eaton and Uri Gilbert, played a pivotal role in this field.In 1815, Veazie & Barnard, coach and carriage makers, operated a factory on the south side of Titus’ Inn on First Street in Troy.By 1832, Veazie, Eaton, and Gilbert had built around 200 stage-coaches, valued at $100,000. These elegant red carriages were lined with red morocco and were in high demand.Their coaches were not only used in the United States but also reached places like Yucatan, Nova Scotia, Mexico, Canada, and South America.The carriages were assembled from pieces and parts sent to various stations, showcasing the ingenuity of Troy’s craftsmen1.Legacy and Burial:Charles Veazie passed away in 1872. He is buried in Troy, New York2.Another Charles Veazie, born in 1827, also lived in Troy. He is buried in Oakwood Cemetery3.Additionally, Charles Horatio Veazie, born in 1847, was the son of Stephen G. Veazie. He married Alice A. Bideler, and both are buried in Coopers Plains Cemetery4.Henry Mason Morfit, United States emissary to Texas in 1838... From co-pilot:Henry Mason Morfit was a notable figure with a multifaceted background. Let’s delve into the details:Early Life and Career:Henry Mason Morfit was born sometime between 1790 and 1800 in Norfolk, Virginia.He studied law and was admitted to the bar.Morfit lived in Missouri for a period and later settled in Baltimore, Maryland.In 1816, he married Catharine Campbell in Washington, D.C., and they had sixteen children.During the summer of 1836, President Andrew Jackson dispatched Morfit to investigate the condition of the newly formed Republic of Texas.His report, submitted to Congress, was favorable toward Texas but advised against immediate recognition due to the threat of a new Mexican invasion1.Later Years and Legacy:In 1861, Morfit was elected to the Maryland legislature.He passed away in Baltimore on December 1, 1865, and was laid to rest in Washington1.Excellent original early family and/or town genealogy, history, antique, collectible heirloom and/or ephemera. autographCONDITION: See listing description and photos.- International buyers are responsible to pay VAT or other Taxes to their countries as required.- eBAY collects and remits sales tax on behalf of several states. If you are a dealer, you can write to eBay to file a form to become tax exempt. LOC: LOC2: PAPERBOX03-TMK-F240318B5A750 Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution
Price: 124.95 USD
Location: Avondale, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-11-06T10:16:03.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Country of Manufacture: United States
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1900
