Postal History Item Details

• From: Springville, New York

• To: Ipswich, Dakota (South Dakota)

• Stationery Postage: One Cent

• Additional Visible Features: Printed business form for "THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK" of Springville, NY on the reverse. Purple receiving postmark from the "BANK OF IPSWICH" dated JAN 9 1890.

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Text:
"Springville, N. Y., Jan 6 1890. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK. Has received yours of the 3. We credit $280.75. E. O. LELAND, CASHIER. Collections payable outside of Springville, will be credited only subject to payment and will be collected at the risk of the owner — we shall assume no responsibility, such as loss in transit, failure to protest or remit, failure of banks or bankers or otherwise. But will exercise the same care in the selection of correspondent as we do with our own paper."

Postmark and Travel Information

• Departure Postmark: Springville, N.Y., Monday, January 6, 1890.

• Arrival Postmark: Ipswich, Dakota, Thursday, January 9, 1890.

• Travel Time: 3 days.

• Travel Distance: The approximate travel distance between Springville, NY and Ipswich, SD is 1,100 miles.

• Days of the Week: Sent on a Monday, received on a Thursday.

Historical Context

• Regional Events: This card was mailed just two months after South Dakota achieved statehood on November 2, 1889. The use of the "DAK" (Dakota Territory) abbreviation in both the address and the receiving postmark reflects the transitional period of the region's administrative status.

• Biographical Note: The recipient, Marcus P. Beebe, was a prominent figure in the early development of Edmunds County, South Dakota. He established the Bank of Ipswich in 1884. The sender, E.O. Leland, served as a long-time cashier and officer at the First National Bank of Springville.

Current Status of Locations

• Sender Location: The First National Bank of Springville was a fixture of the local economy in the late 19th century. The historic bank building at 125 Main Street in Springville, NY, remains standing within the village's commercial district.

• Recipient Location: Ipswich, South Dakota, continues as a rural community. The M.P. Beebe House, the former residence of the recipient, is currently preserved on the National Register of Historic Places.