Binghamton - 1830
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The Binghamton Post Office was established May 29, 1830. Previous to that, it was known as Chenango Point. The first postmaster of Binghamton was Virgil Whitney. The Binghamton Post Office continues operating today with a Zip Code of 13902.
BINGHAMTON/JULY 29/NY 38x31 Red Oval; Manuscript month and day; Manuscript 18 3/4.
Early usage: less than two months after establishment.
Rate for 150 - 400 miles, per Act of March 3, 1825.
Binghamton - 1830
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BINGHAMTON/OCT 6/NY 38x31mm Red Oval; Handstamp month, manuscript day: Manuscript 18 3/4.
Rate for 150 - 400 miles, per Act of March 3, 1825.
BINGHAMTON/Jany 8th/NY 38x31 Red Oval; Manuscript month and day; Manuscript 12 1/2.
Rate for 80 - 150 miles, per Act of April 9, 1816.
BINGHAMTON/Jan 22/NY 38x31 Red Oval; Manuscript month and day; Manuscript 10.
Datelined Chenango Point.
Rate for 30 - 80 miles, per Act of April 9, 1816.
ALBANY/FEB/22 Red CDS of Albany, NY. Letter mailed in Albany by Virgil Whitney, Postmaster
of Binghamton. Postmasters could send mail for free from any post office.
Letter discusses Canal business brought before the New York Senate in session
in Albany. Whitney was evidently in Albany monitoring progress of legislation
important to himself and the recipient.
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