John Kelly, Sheriff. New York, N.Y.
Scott R15c
1862-71 2c U.S. Internal Revenue, orange
black SON negative oval handstamp, F small abrasion
John Kelly was sheriff of New York City & County from 1859-61 and again from 1865-67. He acquired the moniker "Honest John" while serving as sheriff. He was also a boss of Tammany Hall and a U.S. Representative from New York, 1855-58. |
