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Scott Number: R15c Collection Reference No. for Communications: 3629 Denomination/Type: 2c U.S. Internal Revenue, perforated 2023 Scott Catalog Value (for a single stamp): $ 0.25 Estimated Retail Value: $ 100.00 What is this? Cancel Method: Manuscript Cancel Date: May 25, 1865 Cancel or Company Type: Metallurgical or Mining Company: Delaware Mining Co. of Michigan City: Philadelphia State: Pennsylvania Cancelled scrip for ten dollars, payable to 'Sam W. Hill Agt'. Samuel 'Sam' Hill was a member of the State House of Representatives, surveyor, associated with Douglas Houghton in surveying the Upper Peninsula and he managed the interests of many mining companies. Hill achieved legendary status for his colorful use of profanity which coined the expression 'What in Sam Hill?' If you have any information or comments about this cancel or stamp, please email me. |