#11A Type II on cover from Randolph to Weymouth Landing, Massachusetts

This could be easily seen as a green circle town marking. Sad to say, it is not. The early blue inks like this one often fade and lighten. It is nonetheless a fine cover at an affordable price.

1852 Transit Context

• The Route: In 1852, a traveler would head northeast out of Randolph along the historic North Street turnpike network directly into the Weymouth Landing trade area.

• Travel Time: Traveling this distance on foot or by a horse-drawn buggy typically took between 1.5 to 2.5 hours, depending on weather and mud conditions.

• The Destination: Weymouth Landing was a vital, bustling commercial port at the head of the Monatiquot River, used heavily by inland towns like Randolph to ship out manufactured boots and shoes.

Open Date: January 1, 1802

Close Date: Still Active

Historical Note: The office began operations under the town's first postmaster, William P. Whiting. It later became one of the early offices in Southeastern Massachusetts to establish.