Sale 5002Completed: April 13, 2024
April Internet Auction
Lots 1—172
Fort and Military Postal History
Lot 1
Fort Abercrombie, D.T., Nov 24 (Dakota Territory), cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to New Hope Pa.; cover tear at left and mended edge nick at bottom, F.-V.F. appearance.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $55
Lot 2
" Fort Adams, Miss, May 12th '69 ", manuscript postmark and cancel on 3¢ rose (94), slightly faded, on 1869 yellow cover to New Orleans La., F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $50
Lot 3
Fort Adams, Miss. Jul 14, 1893, cds and four-ring cancel tie 2¢ Columbian (231) on cover to Lawrence Mass., Jul. 17th arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $70
Lot 4
Fort Apache, Ariz. Jul 15, 1904 (Arizona Territory), duplex with barred oval ties 2¢ shield (319) booklet single on cover to St. Johns, Arizona; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Realized: $25
Lot 5
Fort Assinaboine, Mont. Jul 21, cds cancels 1887, 2¢ green (U305) entire to Lancaster Pa.; some edge wear and small tear at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $85
Lot 6
"Fort Barnard, Va." (Alexandria, Virginia), endorsement on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Alexandria Va., Oct 11, 1862" cds to Chester Conn., Very Fine and scarce use from Civil War Fort Barnard.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.
Fort Barnard (1861-1865) was a Union U.S. Civil War Fort first established in 1861 in Arlington County, Virginia as one of the ring of Union fortifications surrounding Washington DC. It was named Fort Barnard after Brigadier General John G. Barnard, who superintended the construction of the defenses of Washington DC. The Fort was a redoubt with a perimeter of 250 yards and emplacements for 20 guns. Early armament (1862) included three 32 pounder cannons, one 24 pounder siege gun, two 30 pounder Parrott guns and two 10" siege mortars. Fort abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.Realized: $130
Lot 7
"Camp Barry, April 9th 1864" (Washington D.C.), endorsement on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by four-ring cancel duplexed with "Washington D.C., Apr 11 '64" cds to Medfield Mass.; reduced at left, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.
Camp Barry was a temporary artillery military camp near Washington, D.C. during the Civil War. It was established for the instruction of all volunteer batteries, drills and discipline preparation for service in the field as well as an artillery depot. Named Camp Barry after Major William F. Barry, chief of artillery of the department. Originally setup with Sibley tents, wooden barracks were built in the winter of 1862-1863. Abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.Realized: $120
Lot 8
Fort Benton, Montana, Nov 18, 1880 (Montana Territory), bright blue double-circle datestamp duplexed with Wheel of Fortune fancy cancel on 1¢ postal card (UX5) to Fort Shaw, Montana Territory, letter reads "…Mr. Rowles left yesterday with 12 Point Gun and we don't understand from your letter that you want more in case he has taken any…", fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $275
Lot 9
Fort Benton, Mont. Mar 17 (Montana Territory), bold strike duplexed with cork cancel ties 2¢ red brown (210) , short perfs and tiny tear, on cover to Radersburg, Montana Territory; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $110
Lot 10
Ft. Bidwell, Cal. Jul 3, 70 (California), large double-circle 1870 datestamp (SIS-1440) with matching split four-ring cancel on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire to Boston Mass., docketed "Wm. F. Quinn, ansd July 15/70" on reverse; no back flap, Very Fine and choice, ex-Myerson .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.
THIS IS THE EARLIEST RECORDED STRIKE OF THE FIRST FORT BIDWELL HANDSTAMP, PREDATING THE WILLIAMS LISTING.
Fort Bidwell, named for John Bidwell, was established in 1865. The post office was established in Siskiyou County on 14 APR 1868 until 16 FEB 1874 when moved into Modoc County when it was created. The fort, which operated until 1893, was one of the last early military posts north of Benicia to be abandoned. From 1898 to 1930, the fort served as a non-reservation boarding school for Indians.Realized: $230
Lot 11
Fort Bridger, U.T., Jan 9 (Utah Territory), sharp balloon-style cds ties 3¢ dull red (26) , on 1859 cover to Columbia Mo.; small flaws and edge wear, Very Fine Utah territorial use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $230
Lot 12
Fort Bridger, U.T., Jun 8 (Utah Territory), balloon-style cds on 10¢ green (U41) buff entire canceled by manuscript strokes to East Chester N.Y.; reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $180
Lot 13
Fort Bridger, Wyoming, Jun 17, 1877 (Wyoming Territory), cds with matching four-ring cancel on 3¢ green entire to Prof. O.C. Marsh, Yale College, New Haven Ct. ; small top edge tear, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.
Professor Othniel Charles Marsh (1831-1899) was an American professor of Paleontology in Yale College and President of the National Academy of Sciences. He was one of the preeminent scientists in the field of paleontology. Among his legacies are the discovery or description of dozens of new species and theories on the origins of birds.Realized: $190
Lot 14
Fort Bridger, Wyoming, Sep 26, 1875 (Wyoming Territory), blue cds duplexed with target cancel on 3¢ green entire to Prof. O.C. Marsh, Yale College, New Haven Ct . docketed "Sam Smith Sept/75" at left; small top edge tear.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $240
Lot 15
"Quatr. Mr. Office, Ft. Brooke, 20th March. 1838" (Florida Territory), dateline on folded letter endorsed " On Service " to Lieut. E. Morgan, Asst. Adj. Quartermaster, Fort Dade, Florida Territory, reads " I wish the letter addressed to General W.K. Armstead & others and confined with red tape sent by Express via Fort Church to Fort White… ", Very Fine use from.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $375
Lot 16
Fort Buford, D.T. 21 May 1880 (Dakota Territory), blue cds duplexed with negative star fancy cancel on 1¢ postal card (UX5) to Helena, Montana Territory, notifying of an address change, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $110
Lot 17
Fort Buford, Dakota, Mar 3, 1882 (Dakota Territory), sharp cds cancels 1¢ postal card (UX5) to Helena, Montana Territory, message acknowledging receipts, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $100
Lot 18
Fort Calhoun, Neb. Oct 7 (Nebraska), cds with matching target cancels on 3¢ pink (U59) buff entire to Laporte Ind.; reduced at left, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $60
Lot 19
Fort Canby, Wash. May 23, 1899 (Washington), cds duplexed with four-ring target ties 2¢ bureau on cover to Topeka Kans., sender's endorsement of "Frank R. Beahan, Ft Canby, Pacific Co., Wash." at top left, includes original letter with draft, Astoria (5.23) machine "Train Late" backstamp, May 29th arrival handstamp, F.-V.F. and scarce.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $60
Lot 20
Cantonment, Indian Ter., Dec 13, cds with matching wheel-of-fortune fancy cancels tie 1¢ gray blue (206) pair on cover to Primrose Iowa; reduced slightly at right just affecting right stamp, F.-V.F. appearance, a scarce Indian Territory wheel-of-fortune use .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.
Never officially named, "Cantonment" was an army post constructed on the North Canadian River five miles northwest of present Canton, in Blaine County. In September 1878, a band of Northern Cheyenne had fled northward from the Cheyenne and Arapaho Reservation, causing panic among the residents of western Kansas and Nebraska. With orders to police the reservation, Lt. Col. Richard I. Dodge and four companies of the Twenty-third Infantry from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, established Cantonment midway between Forts Reno and Supply in March 1879. Once it was decided the Northern Cheyenne would be removed from Indian Territory, Cantonment was no longer needed, and the military abandoned it in June 1882.Realized: $70
Lot 21
Cantonment, Okla. Jun 3, 1903 (Oklahoma Territory), cds with four-ring cancels 2¢ red entire to Brainerd, Kansas, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.
Never officially named, "Cantonment" was an army post constructed on the North Canadian River five miles northwest of present Canton, in Blaine County. In September 1878, a band of Northern Cheyenne had fled northward from the Cheyenne and Arapaho Reservation, causing panic among the residents of western Kansas and Nebraska. With orders to police the reservation, Lt. Col. Richard I. Dodge and four companies of the Twenty-third Infantry from Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, established Cantonment midway between Forts Reno and Supply in March 1879. Once it was decided the Northern Cheyenne would be removed from Indian Territory, Cantonment was no longer needed, and the military abandoned it in June 1882.
The troop quarters at Cantonment remained primitive, the post comprised a commissary, hospital, and officers' barracks constructed of stone. The Department of the Interior gained control of Cantonment in 1882 and allowed the Mennonites to operate the station as a school for Indian children. The Interior Department maintained a school at Cantonment beginning in 1898 and in 1903 designated the facility a subagency of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Agency at Darlington.Lot 22
Fort Cass, Tennessee, yellow October 3, 1836 folded cover addressed to Lieutenant Howe at Fort Cass., endorsed " By Express " at lower right, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $50
Lot 23
Fort Clark, Tex. "Nov. 2", cds with ms. dating ties 3¢ rose (65) , additional ms. stroke on yellow cover to Pedricktown N.J.; cover and stamp faults including tear at lower left, Fine appearance.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.
Fort Clark was one of the Second Line of Defense Forts built in 1852 at the Las Moras Springs that was near the present town of Bracketville in Kinney County, about 45 miles north of Eagle Pass.Realized: $60
Lot 24
Fort Colville W.T., Jun 13 (Washington Territory), cds on 3¢ pink (U58) entire with "Wells Fargo & Co." imprint to Secretary Washington Territory, Olympia W.T.; reduced at left with small edge tear, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.
The Fort Colville Post Office was established in 1858 as a base of operation for the northwest boundary commission survey.Realized: $180
Lot 25
Fort Concho, Tex. Apr 7, cds with matching partial circle star fancy cancel ties 3¢ green (158) on orange cover to Dallas, Texas; couple toned perfs, bit of flap removed, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 26
Fort Concho, Texas. Jul 10, 1879, sharp blue cds on cover bearing 3¢ green (184) tied by quartered cork to Jacksonville Ill.; reduced at right, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $95
Lot 27
"Fort Constitution, Portsmouth N.H. 27 Augt. 1816" (New Hampshire), datelined folded letter entered mails with light red "Portsmouth N.H., Augt. 27" rimless oval postmark with manuscript "10" cent rating to Fort Preble, Portland Me., endorsed "P. Service, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $85
Lot 28
Fort Craig, N.M. Jun 16 (New Mexico Territory), cds double-strike ties 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover to Logan, Ohio, accompanied by letter from same correspondence datelined "Fort Craig new mexico April 14th 1863" with interesting Indian content "…nothing going on here only a little indian hunting, my old captian took us out after them about a month ago, we marched 48 miles in one night and came on them gust at day light in the morning and sutch sun you never saw the boys all made indians flew like hot cakes we left none to tell the tale took all their stock and vamoosed the ranch the people here are not enny beter than the indians they are civilized and that is all you can say the himoes indians is one of the finest race of people I ever saw their women are handsome as pinks they raise the finest crops in the world…they are proud to say that they never shed white man blood. Government has furnished them with armes and amunition and the are slaying the apache indians by hundreds, new mexico is a miserable dam country, it is nothing but sand…wee have had orders to march back to California to get our discharge…direct your leters to Fort Craig New Mexico, Co. G, 5th Infantry Cal Vol…Linklain Butin", Very Fine and interesting letter with Indian content.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $600
Lot 29
Fort Crook, California, yellow cover endorsed " Ft. Crook, Cal. Apr. 24, 1865 " on reverse bearing 3¢ rose (65) pair and single, canceled by segmented corks, pair tied by blue "Red Bluff, Cal. Apr" cds to West Earl Pa., endorsed " Per 'Constitution' via Panama " at top left; small flaws, one 3¢ folded over edge, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $200
Lot 30
Fort Crook, Neb. Jul 1, 1902, duplex ties 2¢ carmine (279Bc) on light blue cover to Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Jul. 2nd arrival backstamp; reduced slightly at right, 2¢ nicked at top, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.
Fort Crook, Nebraska, is a century-old fort still utilized today as the Offutt Air Base. Although plans were drawn in 1888 to establish Fort Crook at Bellevue, Nebraska, no meaningful construction commenced until 1894. Situated along the Missouri River, the fort was first used as a dispatch point for Indian conflicts on the Great Plains. The fort was named for Major General George Crook, a Civil War veteran and Indian Fighter. The first infantry troops arrived on June 28, 1896. Troops from Fort Crook fought during the Spanish-American War when the 22nd Regiment, under Charles A. Wikoff, was dispatched to Cuba.Lot 31
Crow Creek Crossing, Dakota Territory, circa 1867 cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) vertical pair tied by two strikes of "Washington D.C. Sep 30" cds duplex on cover to 1st Lieut. J.W. Bubb, Headquarters 30th U.S. Infantry, Crow Creek Crossing, Dakota Territory, endorsed "Via Denver City, Colorado Territory" at bottom left; reduced irregularly at right, stamp faults, Fine appearance, ex-Graham .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.
In 1867, the railroad entered Dakota Territory and neared the site of what would eventually become the city of Cheyenne, Wyoming. The settlement of Cheyenne began simultaneously with the establishment of the USA camp at Crow Creek Crossing in early July 1867. On the 31st of that month the USA's Department of the Platte, issued General Order No. 33, officially designating the camp at Crow Creek as Fort D.A. Russell.
John W. Bubb, a sergeant of the 12th Infantry, was commissioned a Lieutenant in the newly formed 30th Infantry Regiment on February 5, 1866. 41 Regiments of Infantry were authorized by an Act of Congress signed July 28, 1866.Realized: $110
Lot 32
Fort Cummings, N. Mex. Jul 5, reddish cds (Type 1) and matching cork cancel on 1870, 3¢ green (U82) entire to Evanston Ill.; reduced slightly at top, fresh and Very Fine, The latest of only Four Recorded Type 1 Postmarks .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.Lot 33
Fort Custer, Mont. Feb 13, 1884 (Montana Territory), neat cds with bold circular grid cancel on 1¢ postal card (UX7) to National Bank, Helana, Montana Territory, Feb. 15th receiving cds.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $90
Lot 34
Fort Custer, Mont. Nov 14, 1891 (Montana Territory), clear cds with circle of wedges canceling 2¢ carmine (220) on cover to Palo Alto Cal.; small flaws and reduced at bottom, flap missing, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $40 - 60.Lot 35
Fort Davis, Tex. Feb 11, sharp cds with matching four-ring cancel on 3¢ green (147) on cover to Dallas, Texas; 3¢ slightly affected from edge placement, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 36
Fort Davis, Texas, Dec 23, 1884, blue cds duplexed with circular grid cancel ties 2¢ red brown (210) on Dean & Nevill Land Agent corner card cover to Union City Ind., Dec. 28th arrival backstamp; reduced at left with top left paper loss, Fine appearance.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $40 - 60.Lot 37
Fort Davis, Texas, Mar 1, dark violet cds duplexed with star fancy cancel ties 3¢ green (207), flaws, on cover to Delphi N.Y.; small stain spot and reduced at left, F.-V.F. appearance.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Lot 38
Fort Delaware, Del. (Delaware), circa 1864 cover with "Prisoner's Letter Examined Fort Delaware Del." oval handstamp bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by four-ring cancel duplexed with "Delaware City, Del. Oct 7" cds to Baltimore Md., F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $90
Lot 39
Fort Douglas, Utah. Jan 16, 1900, cds duplex ties 2¢ red (279Bc) on cover to Washington D.C., forwarded with "Washington D.C., Jan 20, 1900" machine cancel to local street address, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $40 - 60.Lot 40
"Drum Barracks, Cala. March 7, 1864", dateline on gold-mining letter from Charles S. Wright to his friend Peter A. Recquitt acknowledging power of attorney receipt and mentions " Peter if you and Fisher will only agree to meet Day and myself next fall, and go out to the Colorado with us, we will give you feel that will make you a fortune…There will be no money expended on any of the claims in Isatoba District until about next September. There are at the mouth of the River Seven Steam Tug's being put together and Thirteen Lighters for carrying Ore… "; accompanied by roughly opened orange cover from same correspondence mailed later bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Los Angeles, Cal., Oct 21" cds to Peter A. Recquitt, Forest Hill Cal. endorsed "Please direct to Co "B" 4th Inf. C.V.", F.-V.F. pair.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $120
Lot 41
"Drum Barracks - May 6. /67" (California), manuscript endorsement on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , small faults, to Dr. Charles L. Fisher U.S.N., New York City, partial California town cds; small cover flaws, reduced at left, F.-V.F., a rare use from Camp Drum .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.
With the outbreak of the American Civil War in April 1861, there were concerns on the Union side about the loyalty and security of the Los Angeles area. Phineas Banning, the founder of Wilmington (then known as New San Pedro), wrote a letter to President Lincoln advising that the Union would lose California unless some provision were made to quell pro-Confederacy sentiment. Initially, the Union moved a garrison from Fort Tejon to Camp Latham near Culver City, California. Later in 1861, Banning and Benjamin Davis Wilson, the first mayor of Los Angeles, donated 60 acres (240,000 m2) in Wilmington to the government for one dollar each for use in the construction of a Union garrison. By January 1862, the military command had moved from Camp Latham to Camp Drum in Wilmington. By March 1862, all but one company of Camp Latham's troops had been moved to Camp Drum. The camp was built between 1862 and 1863 at the cost of $1 million and consisted of 19 buildings located on 60 acres (240,000 m2) in Wilmington with another 37 acres (150,000 m2) near the harbor. By March 1864, official letters and papers referred to the encampment as Drum Barracks rather than Camp Drum.[3]
Camp Drum and Drum Barracks get their name from Colonel Richard C. Drum, Assistant Adjutant General of the Army's Department of the Pacific, stationed in San Francisco. During the Civil War, Camp Drum was the headquarters of the District of Southern California and the home to the California Column, commanded by Colonel James Henry Carleton. Between 2,000 and 7,000 soldiers were stationed at Camp Drum, and Wilmington became a thriving community with a population greater than Los Angeles during the war.Realized: $300
Lot 42
Drum Barracks, Los Angeles, California, orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), nat. s.e., tied by over-inked target cancel, matching "San Bernardino, Cal. Jun 7" cds to Lieut. Cox, Company D, Native Cavalry, Cal. Vol., Drum Barracks, Los Angeles Cal. ; bit of flap missing, F.-V.F. and scarce use to Drum Barracks.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.
In 1862, Camp Drum was opened in Wilmington and it became the home of the Native Cavalry. José Antonio Sánchez was appointed Captain of Company D Native Cavalry and took on the responsibility of recruiting volunteers for the battalion. Having to use his own resources, Sánchez was able to round up over 80 men who not only signed up, but reported for mustering in the early part of 1864. Notably, nearly two-thirds of the company were natives of Mexico, most from the northern border state of Sonora, from whom early Gold Rush miners came. Lieut. Jacob Clement Cox who hailed from Pennsylvania and was a plasterer, was recruited support staff to Company D.Realized: $200
Lot 43
Fort Duchesne, Utah, Apr 21, 1890 (Utah Territory), cds with matching cork cancel ties 2¢ green (213) on cover to Columbus, Ohio, endorsed "Dealer in Military Trimmings" at lower left, May 1st arrival backstamp, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 44
Fort Duchesne, Utah, Feb 14, 1908 (Utah Territory), cds duplexed with barred oval on 2¢ carmine entire from Major H.S. Forster to Captain C.W. Abbot Jr., 12th U.S. Infantry, Warren R.I., original typed letter with interesting military related content reading in part " …I think you take the right view of the duty of all good citizens to aid in removing the misapprehensions in the minds of the people, and I think your patriotic efforts are most praiseworthy and commendable. I also read a paper on the Philippines and my expericenses there, in my home town, before some patriotic societies, when I was home in 1901…I am waiting for you to come back to give you the chair of Military Topography, and perhaps some other subject, but I will not bore you with any staff duties. You will simply be Company Commander and Professor. Smith appears to be tired of commanding a Company, and will be delighted to have you back, and is delight will be shared by the entire garrison… "; small edge flaws and wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $45
Lot 45
"Fort Fayette, August 30th 1810" (Pennsylvania), dateline on folded letter with "Pittsg, Pa, Aug 30" cds and red manuscript "10" rating to William Linard, Military Agent, Philadelphia Pa., endorsed "Publick Service, Wm Nicholas, Q.M. 6th Infy." at top right, letter from William Nicholas, Quartermaster 6th Infantry transmitting 150 suits of clothing; file folds and bit of paper loss at top edge, Very Fine and scarce early Pittsburg Pa. fort.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.
Fort Lafayette, later renamed Fort Fayette (1792-1814) was an American fort in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. It was constructed in June 1792 by Major General Anthony Wayne upon his commission to form the Legion of the United States.Realized: $220
Lot 46
Fort Flagler, Wash. "Apr 10, 1900", purple straightline postmark with manuscript dating and "X" cancel on 2¢ carmine (U362) entire to Seattle Wash., Port Townsend (4.11) transit backstamp; slightly rough opening at top right.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $40
Lot 47
"Camp Franklin, Dubuque Iowa, Sept. 25th 1862", dateline on enclosed letter from L.W. Scott posted with orange cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue segmented target cancel, matching "Dubuque Ioa. 27 Sep." double-circle datestamp to Garnavillo, Iowa, letter with some interesting content " …there was a prospect of one of our Regiment being mustered into the United States Service…I am a soldier of the Grand Union Army that is to crush out the great proslavery Rebellion…I have made up my mind to liver or die in defense of the Union cause… ", he asks for return mail addressed "Care of Capt. G.R. Miller, 27th Reg. Iowa Vol. Camp Franklin"; cover reduced at left, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $80
Lot 48
Fort Fred Steele, Wyo. May 5, 1909 (Wyoming Territory), duplex cancels 2¢ red entire to Mora, N.M. Territory, reverse with "Mora, N. Mex., Rec'd. May 8, 1909" duplex arrival backstamp; reduced slightly at right, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Realized: $25
Lot 49
Fort Garland, Col. Aug 12, 1877 (Colorado), blue cds on 3¢ green entire with F.F. Struby & Co. Forwarding & Commission Merchants corner card to Lake city Col., bold blue "Paid, Aug 14, 1877, First Nat'l Bank, Lake City, Col." oval receiver, original matching letterhead enclosure; slightly rough opening, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $110
Lot 50
"Fort George, Castine, Dist. Maine, November 28th. 1815", dateline on folded letter with manuscript "Castine Nov 29th" postmark and ms. "18¾" cent rating to Capt. Perez Loring, Ast. Ajt. Dept. Qartermaster General, Portland Me., endorsed "Public Service" and signed "J.B. Bell", letter reads "Yesterday I received from our lord the Schooner Trio Capt. Westcott, two 12 pound Cannon with harnass and Implements complete, also five boxes and twenty seven barrels ordnance stores - the property of the United States…" and a request for funds by return mail signed by "J. B. Bell, Comdg. Castine", Very Fine and rare war-surcharge rate military use, ex-Beals .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $325
Lot 51
Fort Gibson Ark., Jul 31 (Indian Territory), cds with matching "Paid" and ms. "50" cent rating on 1843 folded letter to Delphi N.Y., some interesting content from Rensaler to his sister " This is a vast and wonderful Country about us, occupied by a race of Indians of the Cherokees, who are far advanced in civilization. The land is a good and rich as any in the United States. Everything grows here almost, but Corn is the great staple, and at this moment it is a fine sight to look at the large fields of it in the neightborhood… ", Very Fine and early strike of this cds.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.
Fort Gibson lies 7 miles East of Muskogee, Oklahoma. The area was originally part of Arkansas Territory until May 28, 1828 when Indian Territory was formed. Fort Gibson was in Cherokee Nation.Realized: $350
Lot 52
Fort Gibson Ark., Jan 15 (Arkansas), cds with ms. "10" cent rating on 1846 light blue folded cover endorsed "on service" to General N. Towson, Paymaster General U.S.A., Washington D.C., docketed from Lieut. A.D. Nelson indicating "has made arrangements to have his pay Accts for Nov. & Dec. 1845 paid at St. Louis by Stewart"; light fold toning and stain spot, F.-V.F., ex-Beals .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $180
Lot 53
Fort Grant, Ariz. Mar 25, 1884 (Arizona Territory), cds duplexed with quartered cork on 2¢ red entire to San Francisco Cal.; no flap and small edge tear at right, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 54
Fort Griffin, Texas, Jun 7, 1880, purple cds on cover bearing 3¢ green (184) wide margins, canceled by grid to Brookline Mass.; reduced at left, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 55
"Fort Hawkins, 15 Oct" (Georgia), red manuscript postmark with matching " Free " rating on 1818 folded letter from Adj. Quartermaster Gen. J. Spencer to Brig. Gen. Jesup, Washington D.C. requesting an allowance for feed for his two horses, Very Fine and scarce Fort Hawkins use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $600
Lot 56
"Ft Hawkins, 12 Sept", manuscript postmark and matching " Free " rating on 1819 folded letter endorsed "Public Service" from Lt. Col. Arbuckle, 7th Infantry to Colonel George Gibson, Commissary General of Subsistence, Washington City, concerning supplies and provisions; some minor splitting and toning, F.-V.F. and scarce Georgia Fort use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $200
Lot 57
Fort Independence, Boston Mass., folded cover from Maine Fort addressed to Lieut. H.W. Griswold, Adj. 1st Arty., Fort Independence, Boston, endorsed "pr. Bonadary, Capt. Shackford" at lower left, entered mails with Boston red "Ship 6" clamshell rating handstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 58
"Fort Jay, 2. August 1805" (New York), dateline on folded letter with red "New. York, Aug 2" cds with ms. "12½" cent rating to William Linnard, Military Agent, Philadelphia Pa., endorsed "Public Service, J.E. Eastman", letter from Leiut. Eastman acknowledging receipt of sundry goods for Hartford that have been shipped there, Very Fine and early New York Fort use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $75
Lot 59
Jefferson Barracks Mo. Nov 18, blue cds with red ms. "25" rating updated to double-rate "50" on 1843 folded letter to York Pa., long letter with two sheets, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $40 - 60.Realized: $110
Lot 60
Jefferson Barracks, Jan 17, partial red cds cancels 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire to Kaskaskia Ill.; flap torn from opening, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Realized: $95
Lot 61
Fort Jefferson, Fla. Mar 11, balloon-style cds on orange cover bearing 1¢ blue (63), pair and single tied by bold manuscript stroke to Enfield N.H., original red and blue "Union Forever" patriotic lettersheet datelined "Fort Jefferson" from a soldier to his brother back home reading in part " …very favorable time on our voyage out here though we thought it was rather long but long as it was we got one week sooner than the vessel, that started with us having the other Companies on board. The Fort here is a gigantic concern to cost some millions of Dollars. It is no where completed yet there are a great many men to work on it… "; cover slight top left corner toning, right stamp affected slightly from edge placement, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.
Fort Jefferson is a former U.S. military coastal fortress in the Dry Tortugas National Park of Florida. It is the largest brick masonry structure in the Americas, covering 16 acres (6.5 ha) and made with over 16 million bricks. During the Civil War, the Fort remained Union occupied and housed prisoners.Realized: $800
Lot 62
Fort Jesup La., Sep 29 (Louisiana), cds with blue ms. "10" cent rating on 1845 folded letter to General Towson, Paymaster Genl. U.S. Army, Washington D.C., endorsed "Public Service" at top, letter from Paymaster Lloyd Beale; file fold toning, Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $550
Lot 63
"Fort Johnson, South Carolina, December 20, 1809", datelined folded letter from Samuel Champlain, Military Agent entered mails with "Charln. S.Ca. Dec 21" cds with manuscript "25" rating to William Lennard, Military Agent, Philadelphia Pa., endorsed "Public Service" at top right, letter requests $400 for camp supplies, docketed "Rec'd Jany 1, 1810", fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.
Fort Johnson was strategically important during the colonial era, as it was located on the banks of the Ashley River. The fort was named after Sir Nathaniel Johnson, who served as the Governor of Carolina from 1703 to 1709. It was the site of the first raising of the South Carolina state flag in 1775.Lot 64
Fort Jones, Cal. Aug 14, 1885 (California), sharp cds duplexes with three-ring cancel tying 2¢ red brown (210) on cover to Etna Cal.; reduced at left, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $40 - 60.Realized: $75
Lot 65
"Fort Kent, Fish River Maine, 4th November 1841", dateline on folded letter from James Malcolm, Co. C to Peter Lemmee, J Company, Houlton Me., endorsed " Per Srgt Lewis " at lower left, some good content "…half of the company is on extra duty … This post is a very good place there is both fishing and shooting, the Block House is on the bank of the Saint John's and Fish River, we have plenty to Drink and plenty of Girls (French) if we want them round here…", Very Fine and rare use from Fort Kent.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.
Fort Kent was erected in the summer of 1839 as an American border outpost during the undeclared Aroostook War. The blockhouse, the first structure built in what is the present-day city of Fort Kent, was named after then-governor of Maine Edward Kent. United States troops remained at the fort to 1845.Realized: $150
Lot 66
"Fort Kent Me, Oct 6" (Maine), manuscript postmark with matching "10" cent rating on gray folded letter datelined "Fish River Mill, Oct. 5th 1845" talking of traveling and family reading in part " …if I can find some one to go down River with me we can get some cheap canoe & take my trunk down to Fredrickton about 2007 miles, then 90 miles to St. Johns for one dollar in Steam Boat, then direct to Boston for 5 dollars…the mail comes through here today & every two weeks, or at least it is due so often but the Soldiers are all gone from here with cannon & baggage for Texas… "; small edge tear and light toning, F.-V.F., A scarce use just after the military left Fort Kent for Texas .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 67
Fort Kent, Aroostook Co. Me. Feb 19, 1890, fancy-ringed datestamp on 2¢ green entire to Boston Mass., Feb. 2nd arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.
Fort Kent was erected in the summer of 1839 as an American border outpost during the undeclared Aroostook War. The blockhouse, the first structure built in what is the present-day city of Fort Kent, was named after then-governor of Maine Edward Kent. United States troops remained at the fort to 1845.Realized: $85
Lot 68
Fort Keogh, Mont. Dec 26, 1881 (Montana Territory), sharp strike of cds with bold target cancels 3¢ green entire to Lincoln Nebr., Dec. 31st arrival backstamp; nicked at top right, Very Fine and choice strike.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $120
Lot 69
Fort Keogh, Mont. Jun 20 (Montana Territory), cds with cork cancel ties 2¢ red brown (210) , corner fault, on 1885 cover to New York City, Jun. 24th arrival backstamp, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $40 - 60.Realized: $90
Lot 70
Fort Klamath, Oreg, Oct 11, 1880 (Oregon), cds with matching target cancels 3¢ green (147) on cover to Columbus Barracks, Columbus Ohio; reduced at right with heavy crease through stamp, Fine appearance.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 71
Fort Laramie, Daka. Sep 16, 1865 (Dakota Territory), sharp cds with matching target canceling 3¢ rose (65) on Head Quarters District of the Plains imprint cover to East Chester N.Y., Official Business crossed out; reduced at right, Very Fine and choice strike.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $230
Lot 72
Fort Laramie, N.T., May 27 (Nebraska Territory), cds with matching target cancel on 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to Tecumseh, Michigan; 3¢ lifted and replaced, reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $180
Lot 73
Fort Laramie, Wyo. Jun 8 (Wyoming Territory), small cds with matching four-ring target cancel ties 3¢ green (158) , upper right corner missing, on 1876 cover to Lt. T.H. Caprin, Fort Fetterman, Wyoming Territory, General Crooks Expedition, pencil 1876 docketing; reduced slightly at right with small edge tear, F.-V.F. appearance.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.
Fort Fetterman was established by the U.S. Army on the North Platte River near present Douglas, Wyo. in 1867. It served as a staging point for Gen. George Crook's three campaigns against Cheyenne and Lakota Sioux Indians in 1876, near the end of the Great Sioux War of 1876. This cover was sent prior to the Battle of the Little Bighorn on June 25-26, 1876.Realized: $160
Lot 74
Fort Laramie, Wyo. Jun 15, 1886 (Wyoming Territory), cds with cork cancel on 2¢ brown entire to New York City, reverse with "Letter returned to the office by Carrier" tan label, purple "New York Post Office, Adv., Due 1 Cent, Jun 22" oval, violet "Unclaimed" in circle, 1¢ postage due (J15) with blue string-of-pearls precancel, "Dead Letter Office" (8.5) triangular backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $230
Lot 75
Fort Leavenworth Mo. Jan "3" (Missouri Country), cds with ms. day and matching "Free" rating handstamp on 1843 folded letter from Capt. E. Trenor, Dragoons Commanding to Brig. Genl. R. Jones, Adjt. General U.S. Army, Washington D.C., endorsed "On Public Service", letter reads " …the order for the Court of Inquiry with the letter to Lt. Col. R.B. Mason dated 14th December was received here yesterday and sent by express to Col. Mason this morning to Fort Gibson…In the latter part of your letter you refer to use extract of a letter addressed to the Postmaster General… "; file folds, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.
The "Missouri Country" was the unorganized portion of Missouri Territory that had been left when the state of Missouri was formed. It was North and West of the state, existing until May 30, 1854 when Kansas and Nebraska Territories were formed.Realized: $275
Lot 76
Fort Leavenworth Mo. Aug "31" (Missouri Country), partial cds with ms. day and matching "Paid" handstamp with blue ms. "12½" cent rating on 1844 folded letter to Fayette Mo., religious business letter; small edge tear and some wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $80
Lot 77
Fort Leavenworth Mo. "Feb 24" (Missouri Country), bold cds with manuscript date with matching manuscript "10" rating to Capt. George L. Welcker, Corps of Engineer, Engineering Department, Washington D.C., pencil "(Gilmer) 1846" docketing, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $400
Lot 78
Fort Leavenworth Mo. May 31 (Missouri Country), sharp cds with matching large "X" rating on 1847 folded letter to St. Louis Mo., pencil inside docketing; small erosion spot, file folds, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $160
Lot 79
Fort Leavenworth Mo. Jul 2 (Missouri Country), partial cds with matching "Paid" and ms. "3" rating on 1853 folded letter datelined "Fort Leavenworth Mo., July 2nd 1853" to New York City, letter from Sergt. John Oliver reading " …I have a few moments to spare this morning before I get in the saddle for three months…I hope to see some pleasant times on the plains hunting Buffalo and Antelope this Autumn… "; some edge wear and splitting, Fine and interesting use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $120
Lot 80
Fort Leavenworth Kas., May 4, 1864 (Kansas), double-circle datestamp ties 3¢ rose (65), additional strike adjacent on cover to Schenectady N.Y., owl embossed flap; wax seal stain, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $40 - 60.Lot 81
Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Jun 23 (Kansas), cds duplexed with quartered cork ties 3¢ rose (65) small flaws, on orange cover to Albion, Michigan, generally F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 82
Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Sep 18 (Kansas), cds duplexed with cork cancels tie 3¢ green (158) pair on circa 1874 cover to Washington D.C., red "Carrier, 21 Sep, 8 AM" backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Realized: $20
Lot 83
Fort Leavenworth, Kans. Sep 1, 1897 (Kansas), cds with matching cork cancel on 2¢ green on manila entire to Fort McIntosh, Laredo Texas, Sep. 3rd arrival backstamp; partial flap, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Realized: $40
Lot 84
Fort Lewis, Colo. May 22, 1881 (Colorado), perfect bold cds on 3¢ green entire to East Brimfield Mass.; edge tear and stain, Fine and choice strike.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $110
Lot 85
Fort Logan, Colorado, Nov 28, purple duplex with star cancel tie 2¢ carmine (220) on War Department, Headquarters 7th Infantry penalty envelope to Capt. G.A. Goodale, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas, Dec. 1st arrival backstamp; some edge wear and small tear at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $40
Lot 86
Fort Logan, Mont. Sep 27, 1884 (Montana Territory), octagon datestamp with matching four-ring target cancel tie 2¢ red brown (210) on cover to Poncy, Montana Territory; some edge wear and reduced at left with small tear, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $50
Lot 87
Ft. Lupton, Colorado, T.C. Winborn P.M., May 15, 1886, bold duplex with four-ring cancel on 1¢ postal card (UX8) to Rocky Ford, Colorado; light corner crease, Very Fine and choice strike.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $70
Lot 88
Fort Lupton, Colo. Jun 17, 1889 (Colorado), cds with matching four-ring cancels 2¢ green (213) on cover to James Yanner, Commissioner, Washington D.C., Jun. 20th receiving backstamp, docketed from L.H. Monson, J 1 Mo 8 M Cav" on reverse; some perf toning and small edge flaws, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $45
Lot 89
" Fort Lyon C.T., Jan 16, 1863 " (Colorado Territory), manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 24¢" rating and additional "Fort Lyon Col. Jan 16" cds on orange refolded cover to Canastota N.Y.; faulty with large cover tear at right, Fine and scarce Colorado Territory use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $100
Lot 90
Fort Macomb, Louisiana, cover with part-printed address to "Comd'y Officer, "D", 2d La. Native Guards (Colored), or Surgeon" at " Fort Macomb La " bearing 3¢ rose (65) s.e., tied by four-ring cancel and red manuscript " Must be intended for Co. "D" old organization as no such man is or ever was a mench of my Co., M.C. Quiscott, Capt. 74th Infantry, Cmdg. Co. D. "; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.
The current Fort Macomb brick-fort was built by the United States in 1822, just seven years after British forces invaded the New Orleans area from the sea, at the close of the War of 1812. It was named Fort Wood in 1827 renamed Fort Macomb in 1851, for General Alexander Macomb, former Chief of Engineers and the second Commanding General of the United States Army.
A Louisiana garrison took control of and occupied the fort starting on 28 January 1861 early in the American Civil War. In 1862 the Union Army regained control of the fort and also occupied New Orleans. In 1867 the barracks caught fire, after which the fort was largely abandoned by the U.S. Army. It was decommissioned in 1871.Realized: $800
Lot 91
Camo Marahui. Moro, P.I., Dec 19, 1904, bold large cds duplex with three-ring cancel ties 2¢ shield (319) on cover to North Haven Conn., reverse with "Cebu, Rec'd, Cebu Isl. P.I., Dec 26, 1904" cds and Manila (12.29) machine transits; edge tears and stamp flaws, reduced at right, Fine appearance.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Realized: $75
Lot 92
"Fort McGilvery, Dec 25th 1864", manuscript endorsement on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by four-ring cancel duplexed with "Washington D.C. Dec 29" cds to Medfield Mass.; reduced at left with some paper loss, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.
Fort McGilvery was one of the first enclosed forts constructed as part of the Petersburg Va. campaign entrenchments during phase 1 (June 19 to August 20, 1864). General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia was finally brought to bay in the trenches of Petersburg. (https://www.petersburgsiege.org/fedforts.htm).Lot 93
"Fort McHenry, May 28, 1846" (Maryland), docketing on gray folded cover with blue "Baltimore Md. May 28" cds with matching "10" oval handstamp to Adjutant General, U.S. Army, Washington D.C., endorsed "Pub. Service", manuscript "5" rerating, docket as from Lt. Col. Belton, 3d Infty. "Reports receipt of instructions dated 27. May to move company 'K' 4. Inf. to Fort Monroe"; file folds, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 94
Fort Mc Kavett, Tex., Apr 5 (Texas), cds with matching cork cancel on 3¢ ultramarine (114) on 1870 orange cover to Tremont Pa., forwarded with "Tremont Pa, Apr 21" cds and "Ford." rating to Philadelphia Pa., forwarded again to Irving Hall, New York with "Philada. Pa., Apr 21" duplex also tying 3¢ stamp, Very Fine forwarded use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.
Camp San Saba closed in 1859, and many residents fled to safer areas to be protected against Indian depredations. The United States Army reopened the outpost in 1869 as Fort McKavett. As the civilian population of Scabtown grew, the community was renamed after Fort McKavett, and the local economy began to thrive. The Army closed the fort in 1883, but the earlier relocation of native American tribes made the civilians feel safe enough to remain.Realized: $60
Lot 95
Fort McKavett, Tex. Feb 24, 1902, partial strike cancels 2¢ carmine entire to Santa Anna, Texas, Feb. 25th arrival backstamp, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 96
Fort McPherson, Ga. Sep 15 (Georgia), purple large cds duplexed with four-ring cancel ties two 1¢ Columbian (230) singles, small flaws, on cover to Penn Yan N.Y., Sep. 17th arrival backstamp; tiny edge tear and wear, reduced slightly at right, Very Fine appearance.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 97
Fort McPherson, Ga. Aug 9, 1901 (Georgia), cds duplex on 2¢ carmine entire endorsed from "Thomas G. Thompson, Company B, 27th Ifantry, Fort McPherson Ga." to his wife in Granville N.Y., Aug. 12th arrival backstamp; reduced at right, still Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $60
Lot 98
"Fort McPherson, Neb. Jan 28th/76" (Nebraska), dateline on folded letter enclosed in 1876 orange cover bearing 3¢ green (147) canceled by quartered cork, matching partial Nebraska "Jan 28" town cds to Pensacola Fla.; reduced at right and paper clip stain, F.-V.F. and scarce early use from Fort McPherson, Nebraska.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $80
Lot 99
Fort Meade, Dak. Mar 17, 1885 (Dakota Territory), clear cds duplexed with partial target cancels 2¢ red brown (210) on cover to Parkersburgh W.V.; small nick at top and no flap, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $65
Lot 100
Fort Meade, Fla. Aug 2, 1886 (Florida), sharp octagon datestamp duplexed with circled star cancel on 2¢ brown entire to Oceana W.V.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $140
Lot 101
Fort Meade, S.D., Jan 20, 1903 (South Dakota), duplex ties 2¢ red (279Bc) on cover to Major E.A. Mearns, Medical Dept. U.S.A., Fort Snelling Minn., Jan. 22nd arrival backstamp; cover stain and reduced slightly at right.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Lot 102
Miamiville P.O., Camp Dennison, O. Jul 7, 1863, large double-circle datestamp on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) , tiny tear, tied by matching four-ring cancel to Crawford Ohio; reduced at left, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $65
Lot 103
"Ft. Mitchell, 16th Decr.", manuscript postmark and matching "18¾" cent rating on folded cover to Tallahassee, Florida, endorsed " Paid by Boy 81¼¢ at the office, L.T. Taylor, D.P.M. " indicating carried by slave to the Post Office; cover vertically torn in half and toning, Fine appearance.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $90
Lot 104
"Ft Mitchell, 18th Oct" (Alabama), manuscript postmark with matching "25" cent rating on 1834 folded letter to Franklin La.; some edge wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 105
"Fortress Monroe, 30" March 1825" (Virginia), dateline on folded letter entered mails with "Old P. Comft., Va. Mar 30" cds and "Free" rating handstamp with "H. A. Thompson, Adj. 4th Arty." free frank to Col. Jones, Adjutant General U.S. Army, Washington D.C., letter reads " I am directed by the Commandant to inform you that there are several Prisoners confined at this Post, subjects for a General Court Martial, & to request that one may be ordered to convene here as soon as practicable. ", fresh and Very Fine, ex-Beals .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $160
Lot 106
"Fortress Monroe, 7th September 1829" (Virginia), dateline on folded letter with red " STEAM " rating handstamp to Major General T.S. Jesup, Quartermaster General, Washington D.C., letter from Capt. H.W. Fitzhugh concerning military matters "…I solicit to be relieved by the Assistant Comississary of Subsistance at this Post, & be instructed to comply with the general order of the 10th of April, which directs me to proceed to Annapolis & report to you for special duties; fold splitting, otherwise Very Fine and rare steamboat use, ex-Beals .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $110
Lot 107
"Fortress Monroe, July 3d. 1835" (Virginia), dateline on folded letter entering mails with red "Old P. Comft., Va. Jul 3" cds and red "Free" rating handstamp with "On Pub. Service" endorsement to Brig. General R. Jones, Adjutant General U.S. Army, Washington D.C., letter reads " I am directed by the Commandant to inform you that there are several Prisoners confined at this Post, subjects for a General Court Martial, & to request that one may be ordered to convene here as soon as practicable. ", Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $140
Lot 108
"Fort Moultrie, Oct 26th 1828" (South Carolina), dateline on folded letter entering mails with red "Charn. S.C. Oct 27l cds with matching "Paid" handstamp to Major Hook, U.S. Army, Washington D.C., red crayon " 1d " rating, letter concerns request for Post appointment of Fort Washington, and if not for Annapolis; fold splitting, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 109
Fort Myer, Va. Feb 15, 1898 (Virginia), cds with matching target cancel tie 2¢ rose pink (279Bc) on War Department, Post Fort Myer Va. Official Business penalty mail cover to Edgar Mearns, Capt. and Asst. Surgeon, Fort Clark Texas, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Lot 110
Camp Nelson, Ky. Apr 1 '64 (Kentucky), partial double-circle datestamp duplexed with four-ring canel ties 3¢ rose (65) on 1864 yellow cover to Walnut Hills Ohio, fresh and F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $40 - 60.Realized: $20
Lot 111
"Fort Nelson, March 5, 1826" (Virginia), dateline on folded letter with ms. "6" cent rating to Capt. P.L. Baker, U.S. Army, Fort Monroe, endorsed "with old iron", letter reads "I went on board the Sloop Eddward Capt. Wood an the old Iron which was at Fort Nofk. yesterday, estimated at five tons. Should have sent it early in the week but the weather…The two Ladders & Ammunition Waggons will go down in the Steam Boat…"; some fold splitting and toning, Fine and early military use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Realized: $40
Lot 112
Fort Pickens, Fla. Dec 25 (Florida), brownish cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on patriotic "Union and Constitution" embossed-flap cover to Summer Hill N.Y., F.-V.F., a scarce use from Fort Pickens .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.
Fort Pickens, located on Santa Rosa Island in Pensacola Bay, remained in Union control throughout the war. It served as a base for the East Gulf Blockade of Pensacola and the Warrington ship yards. It briefly served as a Federal Prison housing among others, Chief Geronimo in the 1880s.Realized: $75
Lot 113
Fort Randall, N.T. Oct 26 (Nebraska Territory), cds with matching four-ring target cancels 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to West Union, Iowa; reduced slightly at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $130
Lot 114
Fort Yukon, Alaska, Jun 22, 1915, sharp duplex ties 1¢ Franklin on picture post card depicting the U.S. Custom House in Juneau Ak. addressed to Sharron Pa., message reads " June 22, 1915, S.S. White Horse, White Pass & Yukon Line, Very near to Fort Yukon, on the mighty Yukon River, full of islands & sand vars & turns galore "; light card corner crease, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Realized: $25
Lot 115
Fort Randall, N.T. Aug 20 (Nebraska Territory), cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on 1863 light buff cover to Des Moines Iowa, docketed "P.W.P., Aug. 10/63"; stamp small wrinkle and affected from edge placement, flap torn, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $90
Lot 116
Fort Reno, Ind. T., Mar 2 (Indian Territory), perfect cds duplexed with cork cancel on 1¢ postal card (UX7) to Kingston Mass., Extremely Fine and choice strike.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $130
Lot 117
Fort Reno, Okla. Aug 17, 1904 (Oklahoma Territory), cds duplexed with barred oval ties 10¢ pale red brown (307) on registered 2¢ red entire to Warsaw N.Y., purple "Major J.M.T. Partello, U.S. Army" return address handstamp, magenta "Missent to New York, N.Y. (Reg. Div)" three-line handstamp, magenta New York (8.20) backstamp; slightly rough opening at top, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $40 - 60.Lot 118
Fort Rice, Dak. Jan 20 (Dakota Territory), light cds and double-strike of target cancel on 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to West Chester Pa.; top edge tear and some light toning, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $100
Lot 119
Fort Rice, Dakota Territory, buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by blue four-ring cancel, matching "North Branch N.H. Apr 3" cds with printed address to "Lieut. C.H. Champney, Co. C. First U.S. Volunteers, Fort Rice, Dacotah Territory, Sioux City, Iowa"; reduced at right; stamp trimmed perfs, Fine appearance.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $30
Lot 120
"Fort Ridgely, Sept 27" (Minnesota), manuscript postmark ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover with blue patriotic design showing eagle and rays, addressed to Boston Mass.; reduced at left and some wear, stain spot, Fine and scarce Civil War patriotic use, ex-Persson .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.
Fort Ridgely was a frontier United States Army outpost from 1851 to 1867, built 1853-1854 in Minnesota Territory. The Sioux called it Esa Tonka. It was located overlooking the Minnesota river southwest of Fairfax, Minnesota.Realized: $140
Lot 121
Fort Riley, Dak. (Dakota Territory), cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Cincinnati Ohio., manuscript "Ansd Apr 22" docketing, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $100
Lot 122
Fort Riley, Kas., Sep 28 (Kansas), cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on 1865 orange cover to Saint Paul, Minnesota, pencil "9/27 - 65" letter date docketing; reduced at left with tiny nick, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $35
Lot 123
Fort Robinson Neb. May 6, 1889 (Nebraska), cds duplex with four-ring cancel on 2¢ green entire to Cleveland, Ohio, May 8th arrival cds; reduced at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $30
Lot 124
Fort Robinson, Neb. Mar 11, 1904 (Nebraska), duplex on "Post Exchange, Fort Robinson, Neb." War Department penalty envelope to Kensett Iowa, Mar. 13th arrival backstamp; slightly rough opening, otherwise Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $40
Lot 125
Fort Sanders, Dakota Territory, group of three covers from correspondence, one from Fort Sanders and two addressed to Charles Bartels, Co. E. 36th U.S. Infantry, Fort Sanders, one original letter accompanies; mixed condition, Fine and rare group.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $170
Lot 126
Fort Schuyler, N.Y.H. (New York), purple "War Department, Post of Fort Schuyler, N.Y.H., Official Business" penalty mail handstamp on cover to New York City, "West Chester, Sep 4, 1894" duplex, New York (9.4) arrival backstamp; opening tear at left, F.-V.F. appearance.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Realized: $25
Lot 127
"Fort Scott Mo., April 27, 1853." (Unorganized Missouri Territory), manuscript postmark with matching "Free" rating on blue 1853 folded letter endorsed "On Public Service" to the Quarter Master General, Washington D.C., letter from Hiero T. Wilson requesting that an enclosed letter be forwarded to Lt. Col. Swads; file folds, Very Fine and rare. ASCC $1,200.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $500 - 750.
ONE OF ONLY FOUR RECORDED USES FROM FORT SCOTT DURING THE UNORGANIZED TERRITORY TIME PERIOD.
Fort Scott was established on May 30, 1842, and built along the Military Road four miles west of the Missouri state line in what is now Kansas. This was considered the Permanent Indian Frontier at the time. It served as an intermediate post on the military road that connected the frontier forts from Fort Snelling in the North to Fort Jessup (Louisiana) in the South. The main duty was enforcing peace between the Osage Indians and settlers on their way west. The post was abandoned on April 22, 1853, but was re-occupied by troops during the Civil War in March 1862.
As was the case with Fort Leavenworth that was also in unorganized territory west of the Missouri state line, Fort Scott used a town mark (manuscript) incorporating the term "Mo." The Post Office Department attached these forts to Missouri on their records for administrative purposes.
Fort Scott's first sutler was John A. Bugg. The Secretary of War appointed him in 1842. Hiero T. Wilson became his partner in September of 1843, after assisting his brother at Fort Gibson from 1834-1843. In 1848, Bugg sold his interest to Wilson and headed to the gold fields. Mr. Wilson then became the sutler and the U.S. Postmaster.Realized: $600
Lot 128
Fort Shaw, Mont. Apr 22, cds duplexed with split triangular cancel on 1¢ postal card (UX5) to Northern Pacific R.R., Helena, Montana, 1884 message requesting passage paper from Queenstown to Boston and a bill of exchange, fresh and Very Fine Montana Territory use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $80
Lot 129
Fort Sheridan, Ill. Nov 24, 1897 (Illinois), cds duplexed with cork cancel on 2¢ green entire to Detroit Mich., original letter from soldier to his wife trying to arrange travel; small edge flaws and wear, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $40 - 60.Realized: $20
Lot 130
Fort Sill Ark. Feb 15, cds duplexed with quartered cork cancels 3¢ green entire to New York City, Very Fine and rare Arkansas Fort.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $60
Lot 131
Fort Sill, Ind. T. Aug 2, 1887, cds with matching four-ring cancel ties 2¢ red brown (210) on cover to Canton Pa.; reduced at right and small top edge tear, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 132
Fort Sill, Okla. Oct 25, 1895 (Oklahoma Territory), cds with quartered cork ties 5¢ chocolate (270) on cover to Germany ; stain in address.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Realized: $40
Lot 133
Fort Sill, Okla. Jan 9, 1899 (Oklahoma Territory), sharp cds duplexed with segmented cork cancel ties 2¢ carmine (279Bc) on cover to San Francisco Cal., endorsed from "1st Sergt. Troop I., 6 Cavy. Ft. Sill O.T." at left; couple tiny edge tears at top, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Realized: $20
Lot 134
Fort Simcoe, Wash. Terr. Jul 6, 1883 (Washington Territory), purple double-circle datestamp duplexed with four-ring cancel on 3¢ entire to Olympia, Washington Territory, Jul. 10th arrival backstamp; reduced at left, some edge wear, a Very Fine strike.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $120
Lot 135
Fort Sisseton D.T., Nov 26, 1887, sharp cds with matching intertwined "U.S. Mail" fancy cancel on 2¢ red brown entire to Minneapolis Minn., fancy "Lindner & Glen. Fort Sisseton Dak." return address handstamp at left, "Webster Dak., Nov 26, 1887" transit backstamp, Very Fine and choice use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $350
Lot 136
Camp Skagway, Alaska, Dec 26, 1901 (Alaska Territory), cds duplexed with barred oval ties 2¢ red (279B), torn, on small "Hospital, Post Camp Skagway" penalty piece, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $40 - 60.Lot 137
Fort Smith, Ark. Jul 28, forwarding cds with manuscript " Fr 5 " rating on orange buff cover with red "New Orleans La. '5' Jul 11" integral-rate cds on cover to care of Lieut. Clinton W. Lear, 5th Infantry U.S.A., Fort Smith, Arkansas, forwarded to Fort Wishita , Indian Territory with 10¢ due from addressee, Very Fine forwarded Fort use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.
Fort Washita in Indian Territory was built in 1842 as the southwestern-most military post of the United States. The mission of Fort Washita was to maintain peace for the Chickasaw and Choctaw Nations within their new lands, pursuant to treaty obligations. There were many outside threats to the new home of the Chickasaw people, including attacks by Republic of Texas militia, interference by unscrupulous intruders, constant raids by Plains tribes, the presence of traders and trappers, and unsettled scores with some of the Plains tribes due to disputes concerning hunting grounds in the Homeland. Fort Washita operated as a United States military post until the start of the Civil War in 1861. It was then occupied by Confederate forces through 1865. The fort was almost entirely destroyed by the Confederates as they fled at the end of the Civil War.Realized: $120
Lot 138
Fort Smith Ark., Feb 7 (Arkansas), partial cds cancels 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire to Gen. John W. Denver, Governor of Kansas, Lecompton, Kansas , original 1858 enclosure from U.S. Surveyors A.H. Jones and H.M.C. Brown with some interesting content concerning the Arkansas boundary retracing " …There has never existed a doubt in our mins but that your excellent judgement would carry you successfully through the severe ordeal in which the President thought proper to place you. All this section of this Country think it a judicious selection - In fact a crisis occurred - Stanton did very wrong in calling that "Special Legislation" with not full authority from Washington…the only thing to be objected in the whole matter is the failure to appoint you Governor "de facto"…On the 18th of January there arrived here a special messenger from Washington bearing us new Instructions respecting the running of the Western Boundary of Arkansas… "; light cover stain at left, F.-V.F. with excellent content.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $425
Lot 139
Fort Smith, Ark. Jan 24, 1861, cds ties 3¢ dull red (26) on light buff cover to Huntington, Long Island N.Y.; small nick at top left and bit of flap missing, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $50
Lot 140
Fort Snelling, 20 Sep (Minnesota Territory), partial clear cds with matching fancy "Paid 3" circular rating handstamp on blue 1852 folded letter datelined "Fort Snelling M.T." to Capt. James Rudd, Louisville Ky., letter from T.L. Alexander concerning woman's health improving and that they will be able to get to St. Louis, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $300 - 400.
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS FORT SNELLING MINNESOTA TERRITORIAL MARKING WITH THE FANCY "PAID 3" RATING HANDSTAMP.
This is the same postmark that in May 1850 contained the Iowa designation at the bottom. Fort Snelling was reoccupied in 1861 and by October of that year the postmark was put to such heavy use that the eradicated Iowa designation began to reappear more clearly than at any time since it was taken out.Lot 141
Fort Snelling, Nov 15, cds with matching "Paid" rating handstamp on orange cover with "Geo W Brookins, Co I 3d Reg M.V." stencil return address to Shoreham Vt., 1857 pencil docketing on reverse; flap torn ending in two edge tears, F.-V.F. appearance.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $50
Lot 142
Camp Stambaugh, Wyo. Jun 20, 1877, sharp purple cds duplex cancels 1¢ postal card (UX5) to Hoboken N.J., forwarded to Seabright with "Hoboken N.J. Jun 28" cds; some wear, Very Fine and choice strike.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.
Camp Stambaugh was a U.S. army outpost in the Wyoming Territory located in the mining district near South Pass City and Atlantic City in the Wind River Mountains. The camp was established in June 1870 to stop hostilities between miners and Native Americans and named for First Lieutenant Charles B. Stambaugh who was killed protecting settlers from a raid the month before. The camp was established and manned by Company B of the 2nd Cavalry from Fort Bridger. Camp Stambaugh was abandoned in 1878 as the mining town populations plummeted.Realized: $160
Lot 143
Fort Stanton, N.Mex., 27 Mar 1888, clear cds with matching four-ring cancel on 2¢ green entire to San Francisco Cal., Mar. 1st arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $85
Lot 144
Fort Stevenson Dak. Nov 3 (Dakota Territory), sharp cds with matching four-ring target cancels 3¢ green entire with printed E.T. Winston, Fort Stevenson, D.T. return address to Richmond Va., rimless "Richmond, Rec'd, Nov 9" arrival cds; small edge tears and wear, a Very Fine strike of this scarce Dakota Territory fort.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $180
Lot 145
Fort Stockton, Tex., Sep 4 (Texas), cds with matching bold target ties 3¢ green (207) on 1883 cover to Richmond Va., original 1883 enclosed letter, Richmond (9.10) arrival cds; reduced slightly at left, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 146
"Fort Sullivan, March 21st 1836" (Maine), datelined on folded letter endorsed "pr Sch Boundary" to Boston Mass., entered mails with partial red "Ship 6" fancy rating handstamp; light wax seal stain, F.-V.F. and scarce use from Fort Sullivan Me.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.
Fort Sullivan was built in 1808-09 by the United States Army in Eastport, Massachusetts (now Maine) to protect against possible threats from Britain and other European powers then engaged in warfare. It lay opposite New Brunswick, Canada, and served as an important coastal defense for the easternmost United States of America during the 19th century. The British seized the Fort during the War of 1812 and renamed it Fort Sherbrooke. British naval forces ultimately took control over the entire coast east of Penobscot Bay, renaming it New Ireland. After the War of 1812, the fort was returned to the Americans housing a small garrison until the late 1830s, when disputes over the border with New Brunswick in northern Maine threatened to break out into war. The Webster-Ashburton Treaty of 1842 settled the boundary dispute.Realized: $65
Lot 147
"Fort Sully DT, Nov. 14. 1868", manuscript postmark with partial target cancel tying 3¢ rose, grilled (94) on cover to Pottsville Pa.; small top edge tear, otherwise Very Fine and scarce manuscript Fort Sully, Dakota Territory use.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Realized: $130
Lot 148
Fort Sumner, New Mexico Territory, cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by two strikes of target cancel, matching "Lebanon O. Jul 8" cds to Dr. Geo. S. Courtright, asst. Surgeon U.S. V., Fort Sumner N.M., endorsed " Via Ft. Union " at bottom left, "Aug. 11th /64" receipt docketing; reduced at right, couple short perfs, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 149
Fort Supply, Ind. T. Aug 3 (Indian Territory), partial cds duplexed with cork cancel on 2¢ Columbian entire to Val Blatz Brewing Co., Milwaukee Wisc., printed return address corner card, fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $35
Lot 150
Tacoma, Wash. Military Sta., Sep 1, 1906 (Washington), sharp cds duplexed with barred oval ties 1¢ green (300) on picture post card showing San Jose High School after the 1906 earthquake, sent by A.H. Barnes Co. B.H.C.; light card crease, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Realized: $30
Lot 151
"Fort Tejon Cal., 26th October 1859, manuscript postmark (LOS-3320, R7) and matching ms. " P Paid 10c " rating on yellow orange cover bearing 10¢ green (33) canceled by matching manuscript and tied by blue crayon and filing crease to the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington D.C., endorsed "overland mail Via St. Louis Mo." at top left and "Official" at top right, "Pension Office, Nov 18, 1859" arrival cds; small edge flaws and reduced at right, F.-V.F. appearance.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $500 - 750.
THE EARLIEST OF ONLY THREE RECORDED EXAMPLES OF THE FORT TEJON MANUSCRIPT POSTMARKS, THIS BEING THE ONLY STAMPED EXAMPLE.
*Fort Tejon post office in Los Angeles County was established March 15, 1859 operating only until September 20th 1862. Fort Tejon in California is a former United States Army outpost that was intermittently active from June 24, 1854, until September 11, 1864. The fort's mission was to suppress stock rustling and protect settlers from attacks by discontent Californios (pre-statehood residents), and Native American tribes, including the Paiute and Mojave, and to monitor the less aggressive Emigdiano living nearby. The LOS-3320 manuscript postmark has a value rating of 7 by Williams, only three other locations in L.A. county are rated that high in his work.
The three recorded manuscript Fort Tejon postmarks are:
- 1859 Oct. 26, Fort Tejon Cal. to Commissioner of Patents, Washington D.C.
- 1860 April 3, Fort Tejon Cal. to Lieut. McPherson, Corps of Engineers at San Francisco Cal.
- 1860 April 6, Fort Tejon Cal. to Lieut. McPherson, Corps of Engineers at San Francisco Cal.*
Realized: $950
- 1859 Oct. 26, Fort Tejon Cal. to Commissioner of Patents, Washington D.C.
Lot 152
Camp Thomas A.T., Dec 25, 1879 (Arizona Territory), black cds duplexed with star fancy cancel ties 3¢ green (158) on blue cover to South Orono Me.; reduced slightly at right, 3¢ light corner crease, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 153
Fort Totten, Dak. Jan 6, 1889, cds duplexed with star cancel ties 2¢ green (213) on cover to Rochester N.Y., arrival backstamp; 2¢ nicked at top and some light perf toning, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $70
Lot 154
Fort Union, N. Mex., Dec 24, cds duplexed with cork cancel on 3¢ green (U160) amber entire to Capt. George A. Goodale, Fort Bayard N.M., docketed from "Capt Smith" at left; flap torn, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Lot 155
"Fort Union, New Mexico, Friday. September 6th 1861" (New Mexico Territory), dateline on letter from Mary Green Lewis, wife of Lt. Martin V.B. Lewis, 8th U.S. Inf. to her mother starting " We left Santa Fe on Monday about nine o'oclock and arrived safe and sound at this place yesterday noon. We had very pleasant weather all of the way…We are going in with the Rifles instead of Infantry as they intent to start tomorrow morning and we are anxious to get off. I suppose it will take about forty days to get to Fort Leavenworth and a week or more from there home… ", accopmanied by cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by indistinct blue "Fort Union, Mex." cds to North Bloomfield, Ohio; reduced at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $275
Lot 156
"Ft Union NM, July 26/64" (New Mexico Territory), manuscript postmark with matching squiggle canceling 3¢ rose (65) s.e., on buff cover to Lebanon, Ohio, endorsed "Via Cincinnati, Ohio" at bottom left; reduced at left, 3¢ small tear, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Realized: $210
Lot 157
Fort Union, N.Mex. Nov 27 (New Mexico Territory), cds duplexed with cork cancel ties 3¢ green (147) on 1872 cover to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, original letter datelined "Fort Union N.M., November 26/72" from soldier Robert Williams heading back to his wife reading "…Tomorrow we ride fifty-two miles, the next day forty-four, the next forty-six, and the next seventy when we reach Pueblo, and in two days more we will be at Pueblo…"; small edge and flap tears, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 158
Camp Verde, Ariz, Aug 4, 1877 (Arizona Territory), double-circle datestamp duplexed with partial target cancel on 3¢ green (158) on cover to Ware, Mass.; 3¢ nicked at right, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $200 - 300.Lot 159
Camp Vicars, Misamis, P.I., Nov 2, 1903, forwarding duplex on incoming 2¢ red entire canceled by "Wakefield Mass., Sep 7, 1903" duplex to Captain George S. Goodale, 23d. U.S. Infantry, Manila P.I., Camp Vickers, Mindanao, forwarded to Malabauk; small edge flaws and light stain at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $30 - 40.Realized: $50
Lot 160
Fort Wallace, Kan, Sep 1 (Kansas), blue cds duplexed with cork cancels tie two 3¢ green (158) singles on cover to Worcestershire, England, Birmingham (9.16.78) arrival backstamp; some edge wear and abrasion at lower right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $40
Lot 161
Fort Washakie, Wyo. Jun 21, 1892, sharp purple duplex cancels 2¢ green (U305) entire to Cleveland Oh., Jun. 24th arrival; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Realized: $60
Lot 162
Fort Washakie, Wyo. Jun 7, 1898, duplex with unusual bar cancel ties 2¢ carmine (279Bc) on cover to Greenwood S.D.; roughly opened at right.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $40 - 60.Realized: $40
Lot 163
Fort Washakie, Wyo. May 7, 1900, cds duplex on 2¢ reply card (UY3r) addressed to Baltimore Md.; small flaws and tear at right, Fine appearance with a nice strike.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Lot 164
"Watervliet N.Y., U.S. Arsenal, 27 July 1827", dateline on folded letter to General Peter B. Porter entering mails with " Watervliet, July 27 " postmark with " Paid 12½ " rating updated to " 18¾ " to Black Rock N.Y.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 165
Fort Wingate, N. Mex. Jul 2, 1881 (New Mexico Territory), bold purple cds duplexed with encircled star cancel ties two 3¢ green (184) singles on cover front to Paymaster Rodney, U.S. Navy, Washington D.C.; small flaws, F.-V.F. with a choice strike.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $50 - 75.Realized: $40
Lot 166
Fort Wingate, N. Mex. Aug 1, 1883 (New Mexico Territory), fancy cds duplexed with encircled star on 3¢ green entire to Norristown Pa., docketed received Aug. 9th at left; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $130
Lot 167
Fort Wingate, N. Mex. Apr 12, 1886, purple duplex with three-ring cancel on 1¢ postal card (UX8) to Albuquerque N.M., message concerning order, Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $65
Lot 168
Fort Winnebago, Wis. T., Jul 15, red cds with circled "5" rating handstamp on blue folded letter to Dubuque, Iowa; file fold affects cds, F.-V.F. and scarce.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $75 - 100.Lot 169
"Fort Wolcott, Novr 6th 1824" (Rhode Island), datelined folded letter entered mails with bold red " Newport, Rhode-Island, Nov 6 " oval and magenta "18¾" cent rating to Lieut. R. Low, Aid de Camp & Actg Asst. Adj't General, New York, endorsed "On Public Service" at top right, pencil "par Steam Boat" at bottom left, letter from J.B. Crane, Major 1st Regt. reads " Agreably to the Regulations of the Service I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of Special Department order No. 82 ", Very Fine.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.Lot 170
"Fort Wood La. April 14th 1835", datelined folded letter entering mails with blue "New Orleans La, Apr 18" cds with magenta ms. "25" cent rating to General Peter B. Porter, Black Rock N.Y., letter from John B. Grayson to his father mostly concerning business and personal matters, some military post content " …Caroline & myself are well & very delightfully situated at this Post. As the summer weather approaches, we are preparing to go to our summer station on the sea coast…We have been for the last two months for the most part in New Orleans, as I was a member of the Genl. court martial for the trial of Lieut. Paige, also a member of a Court of Enquiry into charges against Capt. Allen. The particular position of this Fort has kept us very busy in making preparations for the expected French invasion but as present the prospects of a collision with that nation are vague & improbable… "; file fold toning, F.-V.F., ex-Beals .
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $150 - 200.
The current Fort Macomb brick-fort was built by the United States in 1822, just seven years after British forces invaded the New Orleans area from the sea, at the close of the War of 1812. It was named Fort Wood in 1827 renamed Fort Macomb in 1851, for General Alexander Macomb, former Chief of Engineers and the second Commanding General of the United States Army.
A Louisiana garrison took control of and occupied the fort starting on 28 January 1861 early in the American Civil War. In 1862 the Union Army regained control of the fort and also occupied New Orleans. In 1867 the barracks caught fire, after which the fort was largely abandoned by the U.S. Army. It was decommissioned in 1871.Realized: $900
Lot 171
Fort Yates, Dakota, Jun 29, 1880, blue cds duplexed with fancy circled star cancel ties 3¢ green (184) on cover to Belmont N.Y.; reduced at left and edge wear with small tear at right, F.-V.F.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $100 - 150.Realized: $100
Lot 172
Fort Yates, N. Dak. May 5, 1895, cds duplexed with quartered cork cancels 2¢ green entire to Boston Mass., May 9th arrival backstamp; top edge tears, Fine appearance.
Estimate ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ $40 - 60.