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Lot 1127 |
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1837 (Oct. 2) Fort Towson, Indian Territory to Boston, Mass., forwarded to Milton, Choctow Nation, "Fort Towson Oct 2d 1837" dateline on folded letter with manscript "Paid 25", from Lt. Col. Josiah H. Voss who was active in the transfer of Indians, to his sister in Boston, forwarded at Boston with red c.d.s. and manuscript "6" rating to Milton, contents of a family nature; minor tear, Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1128 |
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1838 (Apr. 8) Fort Towson, Indian Territory to Boston, Mass., Choctow Nation, datelined folded letter bearing "Fort Towson Ark. Apr 8" c.d.s. with matching "Paid" handstamp and "25" manuscript rating, letter from Lt. Col. Josiah H. Voss who was active in the transfer of Indians, to his sister, the letter refers to the continuation of "Florida (Seminole) War" and that sender would have to go there; recent enforcements, he has 250 men and that shortly 50 will leave for Fort Gibson; and refers to navigation of Red River improving with the arrival of a steamboat from New Orleans; Very Fine, a scarce postmark on a letter with interesting content.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 1129 |
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1839 (Jul. 17) Whitesville, Fla. to Westfield, Mass. via Savannah, folded letter with "Whitesville E.F. July 17, 1839" dateline addressed to Westfield Mass., endorsed "pr. S.B. Florida via Savannah", entered the mails with red "Savannah Geo Jul 22" c.d.s. and matching "Paid" handstamp with magenta "25" rating, Very Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 1130 |
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1840 (Feb. 9) Newnansville, Fla. to Hartford, Ct. via Savannah, folded letter with "Newnansville E.F. February 9th. 1840" dateline addressed to Hartford Ct., entered the mails with red "Savannah Geo Feb 13" c.d.s. and matching "Paid" handstamp with magenta "25" rating, inside flap with "This will probably be mailed at Savannah or Charleston, If I send pr. S Boat, letters go with greater speed"; Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1131 |
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1844 (Nov. 30) Lawyersville N.Y. to Lima, Peru, blue "Lawyer's Ville Nov 30" two-line manuscript postmark with matching "Ths. Lawyer P.M. Free" postmaster's frank, addressed to his son on the Frigate Brandywine at Lima Peru in South America, endorsed "P.M. must forward this by sloop of war Portsmouth", historical 1844 letter refers to sons trip to China and around the world, and tells of Indian attacks including attack by 300 Indians on court house in attempt to release Indian in fortified jail, also tells of political campaigns and election of Gov. Polk as President and defeat of Whig candidate Clay, Very Fine and interesting content.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 1132 |
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Railroad Car, red straightline handstamp on folded letter to Boston, Mass. with pencil "Springfield Jany 28" postmark with matching "5" rating, internal letter dated Jan. 28, 1847; edge fault at top, Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200
Provenance: Towle
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Lot 1133 |
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July 1, 1851 stampless cover, light strike red Washington, D.C. c.d.s. with matching "PAID" and "3" on folded letter to Port Tobacco, Md, VF. First day of the prepaid 3¢ rate for mail carried less than 3000 miles.
Estimate 150 - 200
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Lot 1134 |
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1851-2 (c.) St. Paul Minn. Terr. to Goshen, N.Y., orange envelope bearing red "Saint Paul Min. Ter. 29 Mar" c.d.s. and matching fancy "Paid 3 U.S." with stars circled handstamp, Fine.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1135 |
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"Ship/6", fancy circular rate stamp on folded cover from Mazatlan, Mexico to San Francisco, Jan 19, 1859 San Francisco c.d.s. at left. Very Fine.
Estimate 100 - 150
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Lot 1136 |
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"Housatonic/Railroad/5" (Towle 88-B-1), choice bright red double circle on buff cover to Stapleton, Staten Island, N.Y., enclosed 2-page letter (written by three different family members) is datelined Housatonic, July 21, 1847, Extremely Fine. Ex-Jarrett.
Estimate 300 - 400
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Lot 1137 |
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"Troy & New York/Steam Boat", Very Fine strike blue boxed postmark with matching "7 cts." in double circle on small cover to Troy, N.Y., docketed June 18, 1849, Very Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 1138 |
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Steamer Fashion, Very Fine strike red oval on 1851 folded cover postmarked bold red WAY/11/CENTS oval and matching New Orleans c.d.s., Bossier Point, La. dateline intact but contents removed, Extremely Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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