Lot 1952
Fort Marion, E. Fla., dateline on Oct 11, 1825 folded letter to Col. R. Jones in Washington, D.C., light strike of "St. Augustine E. Flo." red oval postmark and matching "free" handstamp, letter mentions the discharge of a minor by the court and that muster rolls for company A were enclosed, some splitting with reinforcement on folds, Fine. Estimate 200 - 300
Fort Marion was built by the Spaniards during their occupation of Florida and was used by the United States in the period of 1825-1828.
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Realized $280 |