Lot 1834
[Fort Defiance N.M.], 3c red on buff entire (U10) additionally franked with 3¢ yellowish rose red (11), margins to touched one corner, tied by bold grids, and addressed to Lt. E.F. Beale at San Antonio, Tex. from Chester Pa. Jul. 9, readdressed to Fort Defiance, N.M. with "FORWARDED 6" straightline and manuscript rate, San Antonio Aug. 1 postmark; cover with small edge nick at top and few toned spots, Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
Beale, a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy in 1842, was appointed superintendent of Indian affairs for California and New Mexico. In 1861 he was appointed surveyor-general of California by President Lincoln.
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