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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.
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