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Lot 3179



"United States Military Telegraph", imprint on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Memphis Tenn Dec 19" d.c.d.s. on cover to Lt. Col. H. B. Morse of 114th N.Y.S. Vols. near New Orleans, original 1863 enclosure accompanies; reduced at left and stain stop, Fine.
Estimate $200 - 300

The telegraph enclosure reads, "Volunteering well started, we need some one from the field you would do us more good than any other as the volunteers want to go to your regiment. Come immediately if possible answer, Walter Morse".


 
Realized $130



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