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PUBLIC AUCfION SUNDAY, MAY 30, 1993 1:30 P.M.
SALE TO BE HELD AT THE SITE OF THE MANUSCRIPT SOCIETY CONVENTION
HILTON OF SANTA FE Aspen Room 100 Sandoval Street Santa Fe, New Mexico
EXHIBITION OF LOTS At Our Offices By Appointment Saturday, May 29, 10:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. at our suite at Hilton of Santa Fe Sunday, May 30, 10:00 A.M.-1:30 P.M. at the Aspen Room
TABLE OF CONTENTS Manuscripts 1. Free Franks 31. Postmarks By State 33. Independent Mails 43. Adhesives On Cover 49. Postal Stationery 59. Confederate States 61. RICHARD C. FRAJOLA, INC. P.O. Box 608 125 W. Park Avenue Empire, CO 80438 TEL (303) 569-3241 FAX (303) 569-3244 CONDITIONS OF SALE I. LOIS are sold to the highe9: hidder at a slight advance overthe second high bid. All bids will be held confidential. "Buy" bith cannel be IICccpted. In case of lie, the fLrSt bid rect"ived prevails. 2. All bids arc: per lo(s as numbered in the c;llalogue unlcss otherwise announced by (he auctiooa:r at the lime: of sale. 3. Any klI, the: description lIf which is irK:orrect, is returnable. bUI only within five days tlf receipt_ All disputed lot~ mUM be returned intact as received and lots containing five or more items are fIOI returnable at any lime. No lots may be: returned by purchasers who have h..d the oppmlunil)' to cumine them pnm [0 the sale. We do not regard covers as defective that have slightly torn or partiilily missing b~kl1ap. This factor is nO( jUSIlfication for return of a lot or [()(s, 4. Successful bidden>, unless they are known 10 u., Ph:a.se buy tht following lots for me at priCI:lI not excttding those: ~own. These bKis are made $ubjecl: 10 the u::nm of sale, and it 1$ understood lhat you will buy forme~muchbelow lh~ toppricesasmmp:tition permits. I have read and agree IOthe "Conditions of SaJc:" as $I:( furth in your eatlIJog. Name ---:-::----:-::----:-::- Tclcphone _ ' ....- po ....~ ""'" Address ::-.._------,---- ,S"""I I~I"' • Signed ",'p. _ Philau::lic reference _ BIDDING INCRLASF.S INCREMUITS "'" INCIlEMENT'S 81DS INCREMENTS Upto$30.00 $100 11SO.OO-$29000 110,00 12,00Q,OO-S3,UOO 00 110000 S32,OO-I~.OO $2.00 1300.00-ln~,oo 12500 S3,250000and~p 12,j.O,00 1~_OO_llt5,OO $.~,OO 17~.OO-S2,OOQ.OO I~,OO TlU; AMOUNT OF YOUR BID OOF'.5 NOT INCLUDE THE 1"' PREMIUM TO BE ADDEO TO T){E HAMMER PRICE. LOT BID LOT BID LOT BID LOT BID LOT BID Please see Conditions of Sale U_S_ DOLLARS. THE AMOUNT OF YOUR BID DOES NOT INCLUDE mE lK PREMIUM TO BE ADDED TO THE HAMMER PRICE. LOT BID LOT BID U¥f BID LOT BID LOT BID PRIVATE TREATY REGISTER In addition to (JUr U.S. Postal History auction, we maintain a stock ofpre-1900 U.S. covers and folded letters. Afterleamingof your ~pecifjc areas of interest we will forward xeroxs ofavailable items Cor your preliminary consideration. In the event that we cannot be of a.'i!»islance immediately, we will chock S10ck monthly, and will communicate with you a'i items become available. If we can be of assistance directly, please fill out the form below. DllIe -c--,-c-:--,--,-:---,---,-==-. Area(s) of !»pecial interest in pre-l9 N:mle -,--,--,--,--,- Telerhon~e _ ' ...... pnat "" ~ptJ Address -:- :-:::::- _ lS.....o\ 1"P'-1 ,C.'i';) (LIp) Signed _ Philatehc reference KEY TO CATALOG Abbreviations ad advertising d. date stamp ADS autograph document signed Iu handstamp ALS autograph letter signed LS letter signed ANS aUlograph nOle signed manuscript bkn backstamp ""nd nol daled corner card np place of origin not given '"cd. circular date stamp ny year nOI given OS document signed pmk postmark post card private mailing card postal card U.S. GOYL issued card Condition Condition grades mentioned in the description refer 10 overall appr.uance of the item. On covers bearing adhesives, expect normal average centering or margins for the particular issue, only when adhesive condition is above the nonna! will it be specifically described. File folds on folded letten that do not detract from appearance are not mentioned, nor are missing back flap on covers if no postal markings are affected. extremely fine~the best possible condition very fine-pleasing appearantt with all markings well struck fine-averages appearance for period. markings readable about fine-somewhat below average, markings partially readable Estimates Following each lot is an estimate of what, in the auctioneers opinion, the 101 should realize. This is provided as a guide to bidders. Lots may actually realize more or less than our estimates, which are under no circumslances to be considered reserved but merely a guide to bidding. Cat. when noted refers to 1993 Scott Specialized catalog value. Telephone BIds Will only be able 10 accommodate phone bidders (wishing to bid after Thursday, May 271~) on Saturday. May 2lJlb. We may be reached during regular business hours at the Hilton of Sallla Fe by calling (505) 988-2811 and a~king for the Frajola suite. No phone service will be available on the day of the sale. FAX Rids We now have a FAX machine that can be used to transmit bids. The FAX number is (303) 569--3244. The bids left on the machine after Thursday, May 27'" will Dot be picked up. PUBLIC AUCfION SUNDAY, MAY 30, 1993, 1:30 P.M. AT THE HILTON OF SANTA FE MANUSCRIPTS John Adam~, President, D,S" four language ship's paper,large folio, Washington, Feb. 23, 1798 for the Schooner Maria from New York, signed also by Timothy Pickering as Sec. of State, worn fold and small restored tears which affect signature to a minor degree only, attached seal of French Consul Est. 2.500·3.000 2 John Adlllm, President, free frank on entire, addressed in another hand, to New York, ms "Quincy Ms Sepl6 Free" pmk. IllS "1820" docket, repaired fold splits and somewhat aged, opened out for display and edge tipped to card, bold signature Est. 1,250-1.500 3 (Apache Bran's) cabinet photo card of 2 Apache braves, "Hartwell, Phoenix. Arizona" imprint, minor card discoloration away from image which is crisp and clear...... Est. 200-250 4 (Artltc Voyagt'!), 2 folded letters from the Brown correspondence (0 Liverpool, Jan 17, 17161e((er datelin ed the Isle of May (Firth of Forth) and April 18, 1716 from Deal, fIrst letter mentions designs to go to the North Cape if the Swedish King will let him, both letters give detailed accounting to the owners of the ship "John & James" for supplies for a trip into the Arctic, north of Hammerfest, Norway, probably a whaling expedition, both with integral, pmkd address leaves, very fine early usage from an Arctic expedition ..Est. 3,000·4,000 S John Atmstnma, Sec. of War 1813-1814, Member of Continental Congress, A.LS., Ip, 4to, Carlisle, Dec. 6, 1775 to James Tilghman regarding property in Carlisle, integral address leaf Est. 100-150 6 John ArntStrong, Member of Continental Congress, Sec. of War, A.L.S., Ip, 4to, War Dept .. April 20, 1813 to GovtTnor Haslet (Delaware) in relation to draning a battalion of Delaware troops into the U.S. service, tipped to card EsL 200-250 7 WilliSlm Bainbridge, Commodore U.S.N., A.L.S., Ip, 4to, Charlestown, Feb. 6,1816 to Lt. Commander Read, Brig Chippewa, "I have to direct that all oflicees and crew of the Brig Chippewa be discharged, ex- cept. ," repaired tear and minor aging, tipped to card Est. 500·750 8 Joft Barlow, Author, Minister 10 France, 3 A.L.S. to Capt. Isaac Hull, June 16,1811 to Dec. 23, J8Il, the first letter requesting advice regarding his crossing to France on board Ihe Constitution, with pmkd address leaf, mentions "I have an elegant chariot which I should like 10 lake, will it be convenient to take it on board if properly boxed up. Mr. Livingston when he went as minister to Paris took his chariot in a rrigate, but I shall not insist on it if inconvenient." with draft copy or response listing quantities of provisions to take, the other two letters are dated from Washington and Paris. without pmb, good content regarding impending war between France and Great Britain...... Est. 75O-I,COO 1 JOHN .\l)."~IS. JOliN ,\n.\.\i5. JOHN , ' .. ~. J';rP-yt •. '.' , . ~ ''''7_'£'''" '. .L ••\:_ n:""< ". -7' " .. , ...... "·-·;k.;·"~~·_:'· -:;" ...... , .y" "" ...... ,c .IL~._ t. _ ...... , , ,,",","_. ,_•••. ' ..,." !~U"".. -:. -'.. : ~:''''''~:' ':'f J._ - ~., _. 1.tr.••• 1'- ","',' ~ . 1 ..~ _~ _.,c..~.. •'. ~'."-""" " .... -' . j".r_,• ...... _ 't, :> - " .: • _z _ •• r :".".""r"Q.·'" ,.__ 4.... , ,,"".,(. >-/'''~,'' -~ - - _.~ c.,.~ a. ..~...... ,..··.·t.:. ."": ...... """' .. , '" .. ~ ...... r t.-.. <..,' ,~. <-,;-_.:,"- .1..;.. 4 k. •• ",",.~ _ ',""i"t.~".,.,( ',~ ~ .£,,-,;• .t. ,;.r_~",c-r- '-"'--....7 ,..• "'-.••" ...... t:...:. A,.. I .:...,' ,), /_'1. -1 _'''•..''., t>-.1.. w.__,' ~ ~ r ·'.. ,"'''' :.. •..;.. ~.~~''''' ,.,.., ,1~ ~,N.- or- ro' .,-""!,.. ~ ...... - -,...""""- """' .'''';, , ' .....,.. _..... ~: • 1 6 J~~';' .. I" '; ..:, --. y,.. J 3 ,~ ...,,--,I .:...:. :~/ . .;... ..- .. ~ l! ~ 'f. ,,-'-. ...") '- , I .... ;: ,t'../...... -, .' .~ • L- "" '. '. ", ~. ~' -'.' , , ... " .- '. . .. .:~ ~..'; " .. ~.- /t, .- ...... - -.. - ~. , >. ~. I ;;- ...... '" :' , • /' ...-~_ •. P . ...... -.-.-- ,.., 2 ••••.,J ..,,I • ", ;- .. 2 9 Joshua Barney, Commodore U.S.N., captured the ship General Monk in 1782. A.D.S., Ip, 4to. n.p., 1786, Bill against the State of Penna., ''To consideration as Capt. in the Navy, of this Stale, in lieu of half pay for life ," inlaid to folio Est. 1,500.2,000 10 (G.T. Beauregard), Gen. C.5.A.. recipient copy of tclegram in cypher, to Pres. Davis, docket on reverse "Gen!. Beauregard, Meridian Jan B/63,"tclegram in cypher, "No rcinforcemenL~can be sent to Hardie etc," partially in clear, ink erosion holes Est. 100-150 11 James Biddie, Capt. U.S.N., distinguished in War of 1812, A.L.S., Ip, 410, U.S. Ship Ontario, New York, Oct 3, 1817 to LI. Conner ordering Ihe arrest ofSailing Master Carleton (or refusing to obey orders, tipped tocard. Est. JOO.400 12 James Biddle, Capt. U.S.N., A.N.S., 4 lines on verso of address leaf to Nicholas Biddle as President, Bank U. States, "If Capt. Elliott should pay you any money for me " tear away from signature. address side aged, repaired...... Est. I(lO.I50 13 George Bomfonl, [nvenlor, served with distinction in War of 1812, invemed "Columbiad" gun, A.L.S., Ip, 4to, New York, June II, 181210 Henry Dearborn, good letter on the invention ofmalche..~, "1 found when the sticks were thicker than 1/10 inch they would lose their fire....Linden (or Bass-wood)...[ feel ahnost assured will aIlSVl'cr the purpose and perhaps supercede the necessity of either thc slow match or pOSt fire, ,. also mmtions flints, with integral, postmarked, address leaf Est. 250-300 14 NapOleon Bonaparte, Empnor of France, L.S., 2p, 4to, Fonlainebleau, Oct. 4. 1810 to his Minister of War, Due de Fdtre, the letter, signed "Nap," provides a l>"tatus report of troops Est. 1,2So-l,500 15 John Parker Boyd, Brig. Gen. U.S.A., distinguished at Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811 and at Fon Gcorge during War of 1812, Order Signed, 8vo, D.M. Quarters, Jeffersonville, Sept. 4, 1814, "Being desired by his Excellency Governor Harrison to accompany him to Post Vincennes Lt. Col. Miller will take command of/he Detachment....•·, tipped to card...... Est. 300-400 16 Huah Brady, Maj. Gen. U.S.A., dislinguished at Lundy's Lane during War of 1812, A.L.S., Ip, 410, .Madison Barracks, Sackeus Harbor, Aug 26, 1818 to Maj. James Dallaby regarding a requisition for bayoneLS and scabbards, integral address leaf. heavily aged, tipped to card Est. 75-100 17 Jarob Brown, Maj. Gen., distingUished in War of 1812. A.L.S., Ip, 4to, Head Quaners, Sept. 4, 1814 to a Comdr., "As 1 do nOI find it comfortable moving I send to you my Adj. Oen!. who will explain to you our silUarion and prospects and my views of what [ hope you will be able 10 do for us," at the time of writing Brown was recovering from wounds suffered in the Baule ofNiagara Falls, light aging, silked Est. 750-1,000 18 James Buchanan, President. L,S., Ip, 4to. Washington, Dec 14, 1844to James Tate just prior to Polk's in auguration, "All I can say, for present, is, that your letter shall be carefully filed away, and at the ap propriate time duly considered. with every disposition on my part to do youjusticc, Colonel Polk is not ex pected here until about the middle of February, and I presume he will not proceed to consider claims of his friends for office until after his inauguration" ...... Est. 7SO·1,OOO 19 Aaron Burr, Vice President, A.L.S., I YIp, 4to, Albany, Feb. 16, 1818 to Mrs. M. White regarding ber re quesl on behalf of Col. White for Revolutionary War officer's benefits, leuer mentions "h is strongly im pressed on my mind that the papers were returned to Col. White and that no report was made by the Com mittee..., It is extremely mortifying to me Madame to br unable to givc you any satisfaaion," fine ....Est. 1.2So-1.500 3 ,~-.-k. -:'--"-' -" '.- .. .•..- ....- _ ,,~_,~ ~~., , ..... -h..~ .,.." -~-- . _.. _-.~_ -r ';'7-~-~ -.. _" .. ~, , -'- '" -...... ------..... __ Jft·_;' --- ~f "" _..- ~ ""(l; ... - .,' .. - .<- ~ · •. ~~d"J, _ -,.-~-_.-" ,- ,.,-- -,"- '" '. ,:, , ...... --.-...._ ,<... -f~_- ~,... ~~ .. ~.'Ii " 14 .8 --- """~ .. - '-'---" ..-...... -.. ..:, ~ -..- ...- <~ - '--J ._.~. • ~.....j_:J ...; • __ '_~f _ '''"--.""-._- --+--- ~- _~.L.- , ... .::... -.4.-;.,- 19 -- 7-..----._ /~___ ~ 4 20 William Burrows, U.S. Navy, mortally wounded in Enterprise and Boxer engagement in War of 1812, check signed. Feby 21, 1809 on Bank of United Stales for 20 dollars to James Pries, cancellation punch away from signature, rare Est. I,OOO-I,2SO 21 Lewis Cass, Brig. Gen. in War of 1812, Gov. of Mich. Territory, A.L.S., Ip, 4to, Washington, Aug 8, 1856 declining an imitation, tipped to card...... Est. 100.150 22 CMtlcrtll&b. British Polilician, signature on address leaf to John Qnincy Adams while he was Ambassador to England Est. 75-100 23 John Chandler, Brig. Gen. War of 1812, A.L.S.• Ip. 4to, Portsmouth, Oct 7, 1814 to Maj. Gen. Dear born, requesting an appointment of his son mentions "his grcat object was to... obtain a military educa tion at West Point" and closes with "I hope, and flatter myself. he will not disgrace the army or those who recommend him," tipped to card ...... Est. 200-250 2A Isaac Chau~y, Capt. U.s.N.. distinguished in War of 1812, A.L.S., Ip, 4to, Navy Yard New York, March I, 1812 to Capt. David Porter, offers to assisl Mrs. Porter, minor edge repair, tipped 10 card ...&t. 100-150 2S Isaac OJauncey, Capt. U.S.N., A.L.S., 3p, 4to, Navy Yard, July 3, 1826 to Maj. Worth regarding his son Peler's performance in his studio, integral pmkd addres.~ leaf, pages separated and fauils away from signalure Esl. 75-100 26 Isaac Chauncey, Capt. U.S.N., distinguished in War of 1812, L.S., Ip, folio, Navy Yard New York, April 15, 1826 to a Midshipman ordering him to report for duty on U.S.S. Lexington.. .. Est. 75·100 27 (Civil War), "Copy of a memorandum book taken from the pocket of E.H. Tebbcts after his death in a Confederate prison at Camp Lawton, Georgia," 8p, 8vo, possibly in hand of historian John B. Bat chelder, excellent description of prison life indo Andersonville with "inside the Bull Pen, a nasty filthy place, 30,000 men, no filtb carried out, dead men carried out at all hours" Est. 500-750 28 Chid Joseph, Indian Chief, cabinet photo card with "Haynes Studios, Inc, Buzeman, Montana" imprint on verso, clear image...... Est. 75().1 ,(XXI 29 Chief Rain In The F~, Indian Chief, cabinet photo card with "Geo. E. Spencer, U.S. Army Photo, Chicago" imprint, blue "World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893, Machinery Hall" printed on reverse...... , Est. 75().I,OOO 30 Green Clay, Brig. Gen. in War of 1812 who led Ky. vols. to the relief of Fort Meigs, A.L.S., Ip, 4to, June 14, 1814 to Isaac Shelby, "You will please accept this as my resignation of Majr. General of the 2nd Divi sion of the Kentucky Militia. I'm doing this to give place to younger men, more capable to bear the fatigues of a campaign in distant Regions ," integral address leaf, tipped to card...... Est. _500 31 Howell Cobb, President of Confederate Provisional Government, L.S., Ip, 4to, Treasury IXpanment, September 15, 1857, as Sec. of Treasury, to Robert Rogers and Henry Vethake regarding recipients' ap pointment to test "the discovery in coinage of Dr. J.T. Barclay." cropped slightly at left affecting a couple words, fine content...... Est. 5 ;) , ',' , 23 ... " .. '''''~ ..' ...... ". "•• " J., / I ". J to .... £.• .., ~, .... -. ... , 22 i ...... ,,"- • .~ ) , -:." • I- I~. ~ • {' -t<"- ...,. ~:.. ,:~ / 2. 28 "~.: .., ,..... , Qhtl! ~liA iQ tOI hOI!. "'"'''',~"." 6 32 William F. (DuUalo Bill) Cody, stock certificale signed, March 24, 1913, Cody-Dyer Arizona Mining & IV1illing Company, J,000 shares made out 10 himself and signed as President, mining scene at top and gold border, extremely fine...... Est. 2,(xx)·2,m 33 Wdliam F. (ButraJo Bill) Cody, card signed "W.P. Cody, Buffalo Bill," attraeti\'ely matted and framed with Stacy photograph (4" x 5Yl" image), photo with minor faults at top ...... Est. 1,(0)...1,250 34 John Coffee, Gen. in War of 1812, distingui~hed in Gen. Jackson's campaigIl5, A.L.S., lp, 410, Grenstone Ford (Georgia), March 28, 1813 to Jackson,letter regarding provisioning of troops mentions "it would be a great thing to lighten your loads and depend on getting from the Indians," with integral address leaf ad· dressed to "Maj. General Jackson on the road," tipped to card ...... Est. 300-400 35 David Connor, Commodore U.S.N., A.L.S., Jp, 4to, U.S. Ship Cumber/and, oO'Brasos Santiago, May 8, 1846 10 Major John Munroe, Comdy. Point Isabel mentions "Finding a boat from the shore alongside the ship at the moment I anchored, I availed myself of the occasion, and have already dispatched Genl Taylor intelligence of the arrival of the Squadron," written while Commanding the Home Squadron, tipped to card...... E.~t. 300-400 36 (Cowboy Pbotol!'SPhs), group of 46 picture post cards and 4 larger photographs (8" x 10") of cowboy scenes by Ralpb Russell Doubleday, nearly all of the post cards are real photo cards of rodeos, all with Doubleday copyright, faults _...... •...... Est. 37 Tench Coxe, Statesman, A.L.S., 2p. 4to, np, March 25, 1803 regarding duties on sugar refining due from Gen. Jacob Morgan and Andrew Douglas, age stained and edges very faulty affecting some text Est. 100-150 38 William Monlgomery Cnne, Commodore U.S.N., served with distinction in Tripolitan War and War of 1812, A.L.S., Jp, 4(0, March, 1841, letter of recomemlaJ:ion to Thomas Hays of Philaddphia in pursuit of appointment as Navy Agent, minor edge toning...... Est. 1000ISO 39 William M. Crane, Commodore U.S.N., A.L.S., Ip, folio, U.S. Ship Jaya, Port Mahon, April 22, 1828 to Lt. McKean, U.S.S. Delaware ordering him to report to U.S.S. Waffen...... Est. 100-150 40 George Croghan, Lieut. Col. in War of 1812, received medal from Congress for heroic defense of Fort Stephenson, A.L.S., 410, New York:, lany 27, 1830 to Mr. Barnard, requesting copies of Sec. of War report to Congress, integral address leafwith pmk. tipped to card _ Est. 200-250 41 George Cruiksbank, British Artist, signature on address leaf of 1829 leller to him, Cruikshank has embellished with several watercolor sketches at sides and on reverse, ms mC'moranda at left and bottom right, faults, unusual...... Est. 400-500 42 Emmell Dalton, desperado, cane·de-visite photograph, age 16, signed on reverse, "For Little You: Em mett Dalton, Bar-X·Bar, 1887," "Van Deusen & Houghton" imprint, some staining on verso, fine early signature and image __ Est. 2,00:>-2,500 4) Archibald Vllrick DeWitt, Shipbuilder, A.L.S., 2p, folio, Albany, October 26, 18)3 to Commodore Rodgers describing in dewl, indUding dimensions, for a proposed Naval vessel, U.S. Schooner Experi ment that was intended to have a light draft, integral leaf with pen, ink and watercolor painting of tbe vessel, very fine Est. t,SOO-2,(XX) 7 r.\.....: ".~ ..,.:J_~ 2.2..--:.- ••~c.. rR2..fi' .--...... ~- ""'~-;'. ~~, . 4.-"7 ...... ~~G.. k..r.....~O;:·L h-_ -"~- ,,-,?-~ '7'"""'=' A.' .r-r-: 39 '-,;:-/h..-;<>'.l~ ..~-::;;t~ /.~---- ~- .~ _.-""""..;:-./.' ,. /r. //2-./" '":.~_ • i<. , 43 I i '1" • 41 ,~ .. ·_··\-J1.1--- . ---.- ,- ... ..-.. '-' ~, . ;" , 35 . -. ; / J4 {"- , .. ~ .. 42 , .:. ,;; - -, - 8 44 Abner Doubleday, Gen. U.S.A., developed modern baseball, A.L.S., Ip, 8vo, New York, April 25, 1878 to J.B. Bachelder thanking recipient, "I am sorry I was nOi in when you called to see me and am glad you added my name toyaur Memorial" . Est. 750-1.0CX) 45 Juhn Downrs, Commodore U.S.N.. served in Tripolitan War and War of 1812, A.L.S., \.'1p, 4to, Navy Yard Boston, May 18, 1838, letter of recommendation for J.H. Adams, integral address leaf wilh Boston cds and IDS "18Vo" rate, forwarded from Brooklyn withms "18Y," rale addition and hs "37!1l"lotaI due, very line ...... Est. 200·250 46 William Ealon, General, A.L.S., lp, large 4to, Alexandria, Nov. 30, 1804 to the Hamet Bashaw of Tripoli, signed as Agent General of the United Slates for the Barbary regencies, "1 am the American Con sul who made an agreement with your Excdlency.... my Government have approved of myeonduet, and I am now come OUI to fulfil my promises.... America is at peace wilh all the world except your brother Joseph: we \\-ill never make peace with him," with red wax eagle and shield st:al, tipped to card Est. 47 Jesse D. Ellioll, Commodore U.S.N., in command of Lake Erie in 1813, A.L.S., Ip, 410, Sacketts Harbor, May 29, 1814to Edward Cox regarding theeapture of the Caledonia and McAstor's claims, '" am entirely at a 10M to know what can bt his claim.... property taken on board an enemy's vessel under an enemy's nag and battery must be the property of the enemy, I think the Prize Court will decide in our favor," light, even aging, tipped to card...... Est. 500-750 48 Jesse D. Elliott, Commodore U.S.N., A.L.S., 1v.p, 8vo, Philadelphia, June 17, 1827 to George Newton with instructions regarding distribution of funds to his various creditors having raised $400. arter "most rigid and strietecanomy on shore and on board ship," very light. even aging Est. 200-250 49 Abraham Euslis. Brig. Gen1., distinguished in War of 1812, A.L.S., Ip. 410, Fort Adams, March 1, 1812 to Capt. Porter, U.S. Frigate &Sex, '" think I have found means for transpOrting the Boat, you were so pOlitc as to offer nie, from Norfolk 10 this place..... send me an order for her delivery." with integral ad dress leaf, tipped to card...... Est. 250-300 50 (Fort McHenry) hand drawn and colored map of the island, 13" x 16" showing lots, "Proposed Navy Yard & Docks," and location of Fort McHenry, circa 1825, from the John Rodgers papers, several tears, one affecting the map area Est. 250-300 jl James Gadsden, Statesman, A.L.S., Ip, 4to, Pass Christian, Oct. 11, 1817 to Capt. Dumas, strong letter regarding ddays on the building of Fort S1. Johns doses "You wiU not cerlainly force me to relieve you from the superintendency, and devote my own personal attention to tbat work," wriuen while a Lieut. of Engineers, light foxing Est. 25"300 52 Edmund Pendleton Gaines, Brig. Gen. in War of 1812, distinguiShed at Ft. Erie, Maj. Gen. in Mexican War, A.L.S., lp, 4to, SI. Stephens M.T., Sept. 14, 1810 to Gov. of Miss. Territoryrequesting information about taking an exam to practice law, iniegraliiddress leaf with "Fort Stoddert" straight line pmk and InS "17" rate. very fine Est. 750-1,000 53 Ellbridge Geny. Vice President under Madison, died in office, A.LS. as Vice President, 3\.'1p, 4to, Cam bridge, April 1, 1813 to Commodore John Rodgers, detaIled letter regarding an experiment with a rocket, "I am of opinion that we cannol in tbe presenl state or the project, present it to the national Government as a measure which requires their immediate auention," minor aging Est. 2,CKX>-2,500 9 > "'. " , • < .' , J , " , , • 52 , , 45 • ' • • ",_'...t _:e-~ A- .f-_..... O<-~~ :.....'It. y--~ 4S /!..."l-x j __ h / ... -"'''''-'' .-' • 49 H-.- __ ... L . K .. _ t.- ""'- _ ~ J".. ~_ 1't--.. -l.,..,o. K, .!.- { ...... 1t- t...__ "l- ~ -. ~ p- ~'.. '/_'" .,r_. - *" • . r>'· ~ ~ ~ _~...... -.__- ,._ # ,/,•• •• -L. ~ .. , :- .... - .. r- .. I' .....- .. «... 0...... ~ ..L...... __ ...:..._ ...A.-.- '- ~ t.~--..-. ~/... - r .. _..... 53 10 54 Horau Greeley, Newspaper Editor, A.L.S., Ip, Bvo, on "New York Tribune" iIlus. letterhead, April 24, 1872 to Gen. T.L. Kane about dinner meeting at the Union League Oub, wilh faulty envelope signed "H. Greeley" allen, flne _ _. _ _ Est_ 250-300 55 Wade HamptoD, Maj.-GenJ. in War of 1812, partisan under Marion and Sumter during Revolutionary War. A.L.S. signed '·W. Hampton," Ip, 410, Creek Agency (Georgia), January 9, 1813 to William Hamilton in Washington, "I ha~'e had a glance at the passing events; and those only which have been pro ceeded from the Ocean have, as may be supposed, arrorded me much pleasure. We must however endeavor to prevent sinking, or in mass learn to swim." with integral addffSlllear, ms "Creek Agency" pmk and "25" rate, minor fold wear on address leaf, small edge repair,lipped 10 card Est. 750-1,000 56 John Hancock, Patriot, D.S., Ip, folio, Newburyport, Aug 24. 1782, bold signature as Gov. of Massachusetts on ship's register for the Brig Stork. minor edgc browning and roughness not affecting signature. . EsL 1,000-1,250 57 George Handley, Gov_ of Georgia, A.L.S., YIp, 410. Pocotaligo, July 15, 177910 Maj_ Gen. Lincoln at Charleslown, sends clothing return, not pre,..ent, "They are much wanted the soldiers are naked almosl," written as Capt. of 1st Georgia Regiment, integral address leaf _...... Est. 100-150 58 Warren G. Harding, President, T.L.S., U.S. Senate, June 4, 1920, on "Committee On The Philippines" imprint stationery, to J.E. Boos sending an autograph sentiment (not enclosed) mentions " .... death of Colonel Roosevelt. He was indeed a very great and COUrageolL~ American. I said some rather unkind things about him in 1912 when Yt't were in a political conflict, but I camc to know and respect him as much as any man in alllhe land," signature slightly smudged Est. 3CJ0-400 59 Benjamin Harrison Sr., Signer of the Declaration of Independence, A. L.S., Ip, 8vo, Virginia, Aug. 20, 1781 to Major General Green in South Carolina. "Lieut. Col. Robert Goode: of the military of this State has unfortunately fallen into the hands of the Enemy, and is now a prisoner on parole; he is a Oentm. of Honor, and is second to no military officer in abilities.... as there is no chance of his being exchanged here to effect his exchange with you," integral address leaf endorsed "Public Service," edge tipped to card...... Est. 5,000-7.500 60 Francis Hopkinson, Signer, partially print sight draft signed as Trea 61 Francis HopkitLSon Signer, partiaDy printed sight draft signed as Treasurer of Loans for New Jersey, March 16, 1179, countersigned by Joseph Borden _ Est. 250-300 62 Isaac Hull. Commodore U.S.N., commanded the Constiturion when Guerrierecaptured, A.L.S., Ip, 4to, U.S. Frigate Chesapeak.e, Boston, June 24, 1809 to James Simpson, Consul at Tangiers, letter requesting Simpson help Mr. Jarvis during his stay in Tangiers, integral address leaf, dlslnfedion slits and address leaf browned from disinfectant. . Est. 400-500 63 Isaac Hull, Commodore U.S.N., LS., Ip, 4to, U.S. Frigate United Stutes, Callao Bay, Nov. 20,1826 to Consul Prevost at Lima regarding provisions forthe squadron under Hull'scommand Est. 200-250 64 [salle Hull. Commodore U.S.N., A.LS., Ilhp, 4[0, Navy Yard Charlestown, February 14, 1823 to Sen. John Chandler in New York recommending a son of JUdge Thatcher for an appoinnncnt as midshipman in the Navy mentions "there being but very few officers from the state to which be belongs," Henry Knox Thatcher was appointed and became a Rear Admiral, with integral, pmkd address leaf. . Est. Joo.lOO 11 ,'.,;,,;;:,, /.(.. 0<- - r' .:.1"••"". ""'¥- ,"""/ __ -. . ...,~44~ .. _~ 7 ::.. / .. .J:..... i '~'.,.,. - r. .,, i'';'" , .. ,.c. ....C ,~".-, "'/ .. ~ ...... - ""./j~.. j _<...... ~- -- ". -, ~~~""::'7""'17~ .,:'.(...::::2 .if.?'/' 55 '.J .... .,..,.... .J,:;-~ I 56 ~;;...,,..~~...;:..... """~ ,.,...,.- ....::;.: r"'-'~'- -- ...... ,;: (.,J--"-r~-·' 4-.&-);tc '"' ~7';; --~ ...... -5::- ;:-fi<-"""'~ 1'-- /."-~ ',." t, , .. " ) ....: /~-,>;-~~., ." ,~~~ & .... ,.-;...... ,- -;-., A-'~~F .. ,....6.- • ..... r, , .. "., ~::.~a.e; ..', , .. ,{> ./...... "/~ " . d • .,~ > '. .;" .. ,. , , ,I' > _. 'J / .;, ". ,'" • < (t'/, 61 , t• < 54X 58 1r; ,. 12 65 Isaac Hull. Commodore U_S.N., A.L.S., Ip, 4to, U_S. Frigate United SUites, Valpariaso, Jany. 22. 1827 to Samuel Southard, Sec. of Navy informing him that he has drawn on Amos Binney for disbursements "ofthe Squadron in the Pacific OCean under my Command," minor fold aging Est. 300-400 66 William Hull, Genl. in War of 1812, Gov. of Mich. Territory, A.L.S., II', folio, Detroit. June~. 1807 to Sec. of War (Dearborn) enclosing a paper, not present, at the request of Mr. Foresyth regarding Indian af fairs, mentions "I am informed Governor Harrison... will write you on this subject," minor aging at ex- treme top affecting only the dateline...... Est. 300-400 67 Samuel Huntington, President of Congress, D.S., lp, folio. April 3, ln6, printed "lnstruClions to the Commanders of Private Ships or Vessels of War, which shall have Commissions or Letler of Marque and Reprisal, authorising them to make Captures of British Vessels and Cargoes," signed 35 President of Con- gress _ &t. 1,000-1,250 68 George bard, Maj. Gen. War of 1812, A.L.S., II', 4to, New York, Apri127, 1813 to Gov. Ogden of N.J., letter informing the Gov. that he is sending Col. Gray "to New Brunswick for the purpose of inspecting and mustering the Company of which your Excellency has given me information," integral address leaf, aged slightly at top _ Est. 250-300 69 ThomllS J. (Stonewall) Jackson, Lt. Gen. C.S.A., A.L.S., II'. 8vo, Hdqr., lst Brigade, Camp Near Manassa~, Aug 6,1861 to Gov. J. Letcher of Virginia. written shortly after battle of First Manassas recom mending Lieut. E.F. Paxton be commissioned as Maj. of Va. vols (paxton commanded Stonewall Brigade and was also killed at Chancellorsllille) mentions "Wheneller I have needed an officer for a service requir ing good judgement, thoroughness and courage, and have detailed Lieut. P. for duty, my expectations have been fully met," fine . Est. 15,000-20,000 70 Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson, U. Gen. e.S.A., large photograph (16" x 19" image size) mounted on card with blind stamp of "M. Miley" at foot, larger card with comer chip, unattalched overmat in oval shape, minor spotting. fine image Est. I,(X)()-I ,230 71 Thomas Jefferson, President, D.S., II', vellum folio, Mediterranean Pass for Ship Maria of Charleston, S.C., Feb. 27, 1805, signed also by James Madison as Sec. of State, ususal creases, exceptionally fresh showing plate outline on 3 sides. engraved lIignettes Est. 4,000-5.000 72 Thomas Sidney Jessup, Maj. Gen. U.S.A., A.D.S., lp, 4to, Cincinnati. Ohio 16 Nov 1812, furlough sign- ed for a "prisoner on parole" signed also by N. Johnson, fold faults and edge toning Est. 75-100 73 Joseph E. Johnston, Lt. Gen. C.S.A., A.N.S.. Washington. March 26. 1884. "Gent. Albert Sydney Johnston and 1were distantly related, being of the samc Scotch family," fine...... Est. 500-750 74 Anson Jones, Pres. of Republic ofTe.xas, O_S., II', vellum folio, Austin, Sept 16, 1845 land grant to B.F_ Smith .signed as President, also signed by Thos. Ward as Commissioner _.Est. 75-100 75 Jacob Jones, Commodore U.S.N., commanded the Wasp when Frolic caprured in 1812, L.S., II'. 410, Navy Comm. Office. Noy 10, 1825 to proprietors of Portsmouth Journal regarding an advenisement to be placed in the paper, minor edge browning, tipped to card...... Est. 100-150 13 ---r _._..- ''iF' ,~-- ".... , o • .' ~~ \Il!li,' :',~ \~mt llf ll~( :il~(~~l~,~tts ,,{"".:-( 75 .J~ ,,'F,' 65 ... .'" , --_.:.__ ~...;:::._...;-:::.------. 'no: .. .. ,_ '_-" _.-.-J r .- k ,_._-~ • .-.I ,- - .)....<,...-,-~~ _....._ _•.--. " . -,::. A-... _?...,.-~-.J' ______{"l'"'l' ~'._k' _~_ •. ,,_,-:-,.. ,. - '-' .c;;.., ._. ,'~";;"" _~"=;~'''-'''':-e-'' :L'~' -;- , .. J-._"'"'""'::"'_., ---,.. " ,,; ---",',-= E S ~ "":'. .•"...-.,( .. "'~,~ _" ._ ~--- i?". ..:.....,.,.,. .~ '.~ ...... :..- ,;....,....~. ~ ..... 71 , .....- .--.' '::'_...... ~ .,. .. ~:.-- _. 1 ,. . :L.G.~-"'-~ ,e:.- ~_ .t--...7~~ l':"~ --- , 1 <...... :. .-: . , ':--<".c.,....:..c . 1.....-- _.~. .r..~ .. ~~.---;;:- :..... ',z.7f..:-: .~•.' - .~. . ---:.f 0-;><..__ 7-.... K'"-",__ ,-;' ,..,~ •._S:;.'. '..~ ~"'::': - ~";~,' .... ' . . . " . . '~ l."__ .-- ~:...:;•..:7.-=~ C.-~:';::-'" .- _~.:-.:.~::-:~j.:=t.;' :...... ;;->i"{:··St:-:..;~··-.: -" .....", .... Y . .. 66 67 69 ..~, ,',". :',-':: 14 76 Rog~r Jones, Maj. Gen. in War of 1812. distinguished in battles of Chippewa and Lundy's Lane. A.L.S., Ip, 4to. Adj. Gent's Office. Sacketts Harbor, Jun~ 8. 1815 to Capt. Daliba directing him to send an officer to take charge of the Ordinan~ StorC$, integrul address leaf with clear, negative' 'Sacketts Harbor June" oval pmk, ms "9" date and ms HR. Jones" free frank, address leaf with lear. interior slightly browned. tipped to card Est. 400-500 77 Thomas Ap. Catesby Jones, Commodore U.S.N., L.S., Ip, folio, Flag Ship Ohio, La Paz, August 21, 1848, to John Southwick, orders recipient to return to the U.S. after "an arduous duty on ~hore in Upper California," signed as Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces. Pacific Ocean, repaired tear at left ...Est. 250-300 78 LaV,I"I'D« Kearney, Corrunodore U.S.N., A.L.S., Ip, 4to, CO/'l$leJlation Macao roads, April 11, 1843 to Capt. Howland. Ship Horatio, "Be so good as to repon this ship all well, 10 sail for the United States in a few days byway of Manila," tipped 10 card _ Est. 250-300 79 Stephen Watts Kearney, Brig. Oenl. U.S.A., distinguished in War of 1812 and Mexican War, A.L.S., lp. 4to, n.p., n.d., to Capt J.F. Lee regarding legal matter mentions "what can be proven by Turner & Minor, that I commanded the troops on the march from Diego to Los ~Ies...•,. integral address leaf. tipped to card _ _ Est. JlJO.4OO so (Klu Khu Klan), group of 5 T.L.S. of H.W. Chapman, Great Titan. on KKK imprint stationery, 1929, mostly regarding Klan activities in Utica. N.Y. area. some age !taillS Est. 150-200 81 Marquis De Lafayette. French soldier, L.S., Ihp, folio, Paris, Oct 23, 1789 letter, in French, approving the payment of back wages to Pierre Joseph Delahante for service as a Sergeant Major, small discoloration spot and fold repair not affecting signature _ _ _ Est. 1.250-1.500 82 Joel LIilJu!. Statesman, A.L.S., 3p, Otarlestown, Dec. 22, 1779 to Maj. Gen. Benjamin Lincoln informing Lincoln that he is leaving shortly to take Lincoln's dispatches to Philadelphia, integral address leaf....Est. 75-100 83 Henry Laurens, President of Continental Congress, D.S., 1P. 4to, printed commission, signed as President of Congress but not filled out ,...... Est. 1,000-1,250 84 James Lawrence, Commander of the Chesapeake in the fight with the Shannon in 1813. died saying "Don't give up the ship," L.S. jointly with Isaac Hull and ThORUlS rmgley, lp, 4to, Washington, Feb. 3, 1809 to the Sec. of Navy Smith recommending William Lewis as a sailing Master, integral address leaf Est. 3,OCX>-4,OOO 85 Fitzhugh Lee, Maj. Gen. e.S.A., A.L.S., Ip, 8vo, Richmond, Va, Jan 11, 1886, as Gov. of Virginia on imprint stationery agreeing to meet Miss Garnett, "I am in my office from 10 A.M. to five and very often to a later hour," with original cover, illustrated design with 2c Red Brown tied, cover faUlts, letter fine Est. 400-500 86 HeIll')' Lee, Patriot. D.S., Ip, vellum folio, Richmond. April), 1793 land grant signed as Gov. of Vuginia. usual folds, aged, fine signature . Est. JlJO.4OO 87 Robert E. w, Maj. Gen. e.S.A., LoS.• Ip, 410. Engineer Department. Washington. Sep 17. 1836, to Capt. Eliason regarding the inadmissibility of disbursements Est. 4,000-5,000 15 / ., " • .....J /-7'- .., ·N...... _ •• •f-1'" I,••-/'. ,H·.~>, :>__ w.< -.. n. ("7''''«' l, : / ,,_.t. -, ~, .' . '," " i" ", , ..... ··1 I, II -_.-" ..~ . .• ~ -/'_.... "- .. ' ' ,~6<-_'('I ,.~ ~. .., ,. ~.' .':_ ;, " . < .. >. . ,Ar J &';'." ,"~. > 81 ';7"· (ff.·;;·- , ~-' .. ~ '. ,,"..-..... " .... I ,~~ , "-, ,_, "" :' - co• ., .-. .. ~, .. ~ '... _.- .. i~'4 ~2' ~L t'-':" __ .. " "- ,. S c CON G R .... I V. ".,\)~I,f.O~T.:S ~":"'l>:-':!"m .nn...~._.f.,;". . •-<,. -" ....., ,f .\ .•.1·~"' .. _;?-.r ,,'. "L ", r.: .:,.', , ',-,.': ,•.".>-' a:...-.'~. ,n / ;~ .' .,. ~r- ---... .- -"" - ~'"----'--t· - , ---r--~ ·~-,---.-.....,.~· .' /..: • '- 1-'-- ~'<:- • .. ,<.•• ,~.{-->."1- - -~ - . .' '.' '/' _\'.'~Q;'<'.t;., ~!>" ~.-""""",-.,,~ z .'~ ~ ...... ~--- "-+---- ....' .. ~ " ...... 77 -.. ,.. , .... _...... , ... 79 87 85 r _.. ,~- . 16 88 Robert E. 1.«, Maj. Gen. C.S.A., A.N.S., Hd. Qtrs. Dept. of Texas, San Antonio, Nov 16, 1860, 6 line note on verso of special requisition for subsi~tenec stores required at Fort Duncan, Texas, "Re:;py. return- ed to the Comm. officer ofFt. Duncan it is understood tbeyean only be furnished to theactua1ly sick in hospital," signature somewhat cramped Est. 4,(00..5,000 89 Robert E. Lee, Maj. Gen. e.S.A., D.S., lower portion of certificate (8" x 3") signed, dated on verso June 16, 1838 for articles used for the improvement of the harbor of St. Louis, attractively framed with portrait. Est. 2,000-2,500 90 Abraham IJncoIo, President, A.N.S., Nov 30, 1864. small card with "Mr. Dana. ASSL Sec. of War please see the bearer Wm. Stokes, A. Lincoln, Nov 30, 1864," card with corner creases and slightly aged .... Est. 3,0004,000 91 Abraham Lincoln, President, free frank "A. Lincoln, M.e." on address leaf 10 Oen!. Campbell at Ab· ingdon, Va, docketed "May 4, 1849" 00 verso, rC5tored patcbes along folds Est. 3.000-4,000 92 (Abraham Lincoln-Assassination), Admiral Goldsborough's retained copy of lener from Wm. Seward to Charles Hale, Consul General at Egypt, Ip, folio, Washington, D.C., Dec 4, 1866, "Sir: The Secretary of the Navy has instructed Admiral Goldsborough to send a proper national armed vessel to Alexandria to receive from you John H. SurraH, a citizen of the United States, who is in your custody as an arrested fugitive, charged with the crime of assassination of the late Abraham Uncoln, President of th~ United States, and of an anempt to assassinate William H. Seward ," endorsed "Copy" at top, fl1c number, and initialed by Goldsborough on verso Est. 3,OlJO-4,00l 93 Thomas Macdonough, Commodore U.S.N.• A.L.S., Ip, 410, Middletown, May 7, 1820 regarding chambered guns, "I know of no such guns in our Navy & do not believe that any are, or have been in usc," integral address leaf, lightly aged...... Est. 250·300 94 Alexander Slidell MacKenzie. Commander U.S.N. noted for hanging 3 shipmates, incl. the son of the Sec. of War, to quell a mutiny on the U.S.S. Somer..-, L.S., 2p, folio, U.S. Steamer Mississippi off Bonon, Apri1J6, 1848 to Carom. Warrington, detailed listing of the results of testing the Mississippi's guns ...Est. 100-150 95 Alexander Macomb, Maj. Gen. U.S.A., served with distinction in War of 1812, A.L.S., lp, 4to, Head Quarters of the Anny, Washington, Jany 13, 1829 to J.D. Barnard, denies an extended leave of absence, lipped to card Est. 150·200 96 James Madison, President, D.S., Ip, large folio, four language ship's papers for the Brig Eas, St. Marys, Georgia, April 4. 1812, Iroigned also by James Monroe as Sec. ofState, light browning on two folds one of which has tears, both well away from signatures...... Est. 1,250-1,500 97 James Madison, President, D.S., Jp. vellum folio, Mediterranean Pass for Schooner Independence of Boston, Mau, Nov. 10. J812, signed also by James Monroe as Sec. of State, engraved vigneltes at top, usual creases ...... Est. 1,250-1,500 98 James Madison, President, D.S., Ip, vellum folio, four language ship's papers for the Brig Alert of Newburyport, Mass, December 27,1810, signed also by R.S. Smith as Sec. of State, corner browned well away from bold signature...... Est. 750-1,000 17 ':.: ..-; ~L.'}l~O,:. , . , . D. "~ ~- .. . " '-:;~'. / - ~.\jlJ +ll\,:J\~I;~it ltffl' .:[l{lil~tl \JI1l1~., 'h(I~I~i·'~((I' .. -." ~- ~ -~. -- ,'-.- ..:::"- " -- ...... ',.' :.. \'. .J},'rIIrf/lr/:/ /.11'1: /Jr )/ (;;'//~'(' ;.. "_ "~".I ,f \ ) " ., . ) II,A.. ~...,' ., . , (;:../,;':-1 / -I" ' • • ~ . .-I'" . ". ", ,. 97 ...• . I 1(.'"·,,,,' .. ... .~ ---/-~,~ ~ _., ,'. ~-\ '" ' •• # .. -;:;7' ~-~- ----.? . ,\. ... r -L....c._ oS ,u;...... 4-"> .... ".l\"".~~·., :,. ,', ...... ' ...... > •••••,1 ...... !,' --,., ...... -""/---~ \. -- ... ' - ~ ,,1 ,. 1,1 _. . .- ~/.:,.~-". .. i ...... " , -~ ...... ~'...... ___ r _~_-Zi: ),,,. I ...... Il, " •. .l."" or '" ; ~ r'-~ /l~.1 \ .'. '. "" .,1 '.~ -<.J.. " ••- •.••~.,\C' <'-;f~ 91 •• ~·-··-#'l~ " ( .'", , ... ~ , r--="-- ...... -<£- --- .. "'~ '." 0'" r,J~'~-""'--~ " "n' '" ( \,.(, .. "£"'~ =r ,;.---- . " ..... ',,' L.r~~ .:".- ....?/_._•• \' '" I, "I I,,,··, '", ;3'~ ...... c" ,,, »',,- ". "" ( ",. ',,' ~. i" ' ", " .. '" I .. · '., ., " .. ,."." r ", '.,'f> ';'" ' .0_;._ /..---.:'r'" , " - , " .. ,. / ~""'--- fI,,''" .. ,"_. ~". ... 90 93 , " I'!. ,'..... 92 1,- ... ) 18 99 WlIIiam L. Marcy, Jurist and Statesman, he distinguished himself in 1812 in the capture of a Corp of Canadian militia being the first prisoners taken on land, and their nag the first captured during the war, A.L.S., Ip,4lo. Albany, Nov. 29, 1833 regarding public sale of bank stock, age spot from old description away from signature ...... Est. 150-200 100 (Mexican War), group of 41euers of Columbus Delano, M.e. from Ohio, 1845/1846 wilh good political content regarding Mexican War, Texas and Oregon Est. 1()().150 101 Jame> Miller, Gen. in War of 1812 distinguished in capture of Fort George, A.L.S., Ip, 4to, Boston, Feby 7,1815 to Lt. Col. John McNeil, humorous letter to a war companion, "you tell me you yet have a relish for a little brandy. 1 expected you would say about V1 pt. taken once an hour," with integral address leaf, tipped to card Esl. lOO-2.10 102 James Miller, Brig. Gen. in War of 1812, A.L.S. signed "Your James forever," 1\oi;p, 4to, Fort Eric, Sept 3, 1814 to his wife, written during the final siege of the fort by the British, excellent content, "We have from fifty to two hundred cannon shot and shells thrown into our camp every twenty four houn; since I have been writing this four of five have passed over and bursted near me...1 think we will be able to light ourselves OUI of this place. There is talk of large reinforcements.. .if so we mall be able to destroy the British ArmYi if not we must take care of ourselves ," with integral address leaf Est. 750-1,000 103 James Monroe, President, A.L.S., I Jlip, 4to, Oak Hill, Oct 27, J819to unnamed correspondent, endorsed "confidential" at top, while President regarding the United States Bank incl. "you shall either know directly from me... or thm Me. Crawford... Mr. Jones. the late President, having been a member of my admin, my relation with him authorised a communication wilh peculiar frttdom..... My disposition & in- tentions are, to promote your object, as far as in my situation it may be proper." fine letter Est. 2,500-3,{O) 104 James Monroe, President, D.S., Ip, vellum folio, Dec 1:1,1882, Land Grant signed. wrinkles, aged and signature very faded Est. I()()..ISO 105 Benjamin Mooers, Officer in Revolutionary War, Maj.-Gen. War of 1812, Commanded at the Battle of Plattsburgh, A.L.S., Ip, 4to, Plattsburgh, August 28,1824 to Smith Thompson on legal matters, integral address leaf with ms "Plattsburgh" pmk and ., 18 V2" rate, rare...... Est. 250·300 106 Chsr1es Morris, Capt. U.S.N., executive officer of Consfi/Ulion in 1812, A.L.S., Ip,4to, Washington, Feby n, 184610 George Preble, letter offers to help provide information for a book about Commodore Preble mentions "I did not join the station at Portland until after the death of Commodore Preble, and only saw him for a few minutes after he left [he Mediterranean in 1804," with integral, pmkd address leaf, tipped to card Est. 400-500 107 Robert Morris, Signer, A.L.S., 2VJ.p, 4to, Philadelphia Jan. 25, 1786 to Mathew Ridley in ullldon regar ding financial matters incl. "you call on me in the still of night to relieve you from engagements which I was neither the author or promoter of, and in which my situation with those that were, is such as to render it totally impossible for me to interfere," integral address leaf with "N·York Feb 1" straight line pmk, "Paid" hs and "2" (dwt) rale, ms "II-" packet postage due ...... Est. 1,00)·1,250 lOS (New Mexico), 2letten from a soldier and his wife, the first dated from Fort Craig, Dec. 2, 1860 mentions the Indians "The troops have killed a great many of them," the second from Santa Fe, Aug. 4, 1861 men· tions lhe Texans in the territory "It is reponed thai Fort Fillmore and Fort Craig ha~ both been taken by the Texans and I don't know whether il is Imeor not," with] earlier letters from West Point Est. 15(},,200 19 JAMES MADISON, jA},1F.S MADISOK, jAMF..:> ,-u.rViON. .' "',. ~ '1/... " ~ - _. ",...... -, t.o . • ·.r fr..:~~~·-~--: _. , ..· " -O;::'_....~_ ",~...... --<- - , " " ( ' ... .., -" " " ,". w.>:: .:' -._.~. '.~ .,'A -... '.~.-.'. ~ ,. e. .'-- -:~....:' ,', _ .d...... --.' ~ .. "=., ...... , , , " ...... <, .r·.·~ ....:- " ,., , ,', l ~ " . "', ..,. 98 ..' 1116 ..' r, .,. : / , 7 " , -/ ' l~. , ,...... 1 ,V , ..'to..: ..r~ .-:,.::.....,;, ...,.-". n ••'. "- ...... - " , - -.. - , ' .. I,~ _.,",:~ ~ , .. -.' - ,. ." -7:- --- ... .' .'. ~. . - ., '. .., '"" -,~-., - - -.;....- ...... ''''..'''''''''' ...... ,( -...".. ".r..,_ ;~ ...""__"7...--:;; .. " - .~ .' ••, , '.> .. , 107 ". 102 .-, ;.i'." " ' --"-'," ...• - ..,- '. 6<~ .... ,/.-~r'7 "-~ ... ~_/"' .... ~- .; h'. ".~. .~,,I!.~ "';>,A~t_ ,,_, __ .....L J-" .-' , ,";- .. ' " .. , .,;.•'" oI_4-~ -_ .:.~,."",...... : ..~"..._.•~.•. -"-' -r- __ 7b.:::....t- " ,-:?.A.fr9·' '1... '_.,~~ 0:'____••• .M,. • ,..,._~~-~.~.~ , ... A' ...... _/••7/-0----· )'- .. _...... -.. ~,.:. ....::: i._ _...~_ ... -;..•.. '. >.-..::: ..... 103 , . . ., lOS 20 109 William North, Gen. U.S.A., served in Revolutionary War as aide-de-camp to Baron Steuben, A.L.S., 3p, folio, August 17,1817 to Samuel Mumford, good letter giving fatherly advice on how to be a gentleman. integral address leaf.....•...... •...... Est. 150-200 110 Robert Treat Paine, Signer, A.D.S., 2p, 8vo, Northampton, May, 1786 signed "R.T. Paine Atty" the document deals with indictment of Uriah Goodwin for forgery, he plead not guilty but was found guilty, on verso is written "Uriah Goodwin the court having considered of .your offense for the crime of forgery.... do order that you stand once in the Pillory at Springfield for the space ofone hour, and once in the Pillory of North Hampton forthe space of ont' bour" , Est. 1,000-1,250 III (paris, France), foldt'd letrer of 1810 from the Police Commissioner to the American Consul regarding an American sailor who was detained, red official cachet, "Conseiller d'Etat Police" red, two line ds and illS rate, very fine Est. 50·75 112 Samuel H, Parsons, Gen. in Revolutionary War, A.L.S., Ip, folio, New Haven, May 23, In7 to Thomas Mumford at Hartford, "between 20& 30 ships & otber vessels have passed by for New York; I suppose this muS! be the Rhode Island Fleet...... and continues regarding supplies, address on verso, faults incl. piece missing at top...... Est. (00-150 113 Samuel H. Parsons, Gen. in Revolutionary War, commanded the Conn. line, A.L.S., Jp, 4to, Mid dletown, Jan I, 1782 to Thomas Mumford at Norwich, "permit me my dear sir, to drop a lear to tbe mmlOry ofour dear friends who bravely fell in defense ofour country, in the attack upon Groton.... you have been a large sharer in calamities of that day, I sincerely condole with you ," integral address leaf ...... _ &t. l5 114 Hiram Paulding, Rear Admiral U.S.N., A.L.S.. Ip, 4to, U.S. Ship Levant Pensacola, June 3, 1839 to Thomas Stoneall, Capts. Clerk, testimonialletler begins "As I am this day to give up the command of the Levant," tipped LO card . E.~t. 150·200 115 John Percival, Capt. U.S.N., took part in Peacock and Epenlier engagement in 1814, called "Mad Jack" by the sailors, A.L.S., Jp, folio, Boston, April 23, 1828 to Samucl Southard, letter regarding legal matter in which he lists those whose presence he requires, tipped to card Est. 150-200 J16 Mattbew C. Perry, Naval Officer. commanded e.'lpedition to Japan in 1853, A.L.S., Ip, 4l0, Navy Depart ment, July 30, 1823 to Com. David Porter, "I have the honor to inform you of my having been this day detached from the Shark. It is not yet asttrtained who is to succeed me in the command," under Perry's command the Shark had made a cruise to suppress the slave trade and took formal possession of Key West, Florida, with integral address leaf, lipped to card Est. 400-500 117 Oliver Hazard Perry, Commodore U,S.N., distinguished in Battle of Lake Erie, A.L.S., ~p, n.p., n.d., to Richard Varick declining an invitation to dinner, tipped to card...... Est. 750-1,000 liB Timothy PiCKering, Statesman, A.L.S., 2p, 41.0, Senate Chamber, Feb. II, 1811 to Jame:> McHenry at Baltimore, excellent political letter from the recently dismissed Sec. ofState to the recently resigned Sec. of War regarding John Adams incl. "If you have not read Mr. Adams lim eighteen letters... I pray you to read them. His insolence against Hamilton is unexampled: but the integrity & talents of Hamilton are above the reach of his veteran slander. Yet he ought to be scourged with scorpions," with separate, free franked, address leaf...... Est. 750-1,000 21 , , '. -", '.'~ .1:-' ;_" ., r' _. , , ... '. ' . .~. , ",,"/,.:. /,' ,,~, ',./' .. .?';,/f 'J"', .... ~•.v. ... -.- .~, . (-~ . .. ( .. :.. .. .-, .J ./... ,.:. ~_. , .~._, 116 l. <.<.:;;'. . :.:.-:- / .~-.".' '. , .~ , ,.; .' ' . .. , ".. -~ .: , ... ~ " 115 118 --...... ,.. ./ .., .,. ., .. '/ . " ,. • , 113 22 119 William Pinkney, Statesman, A.L.S. signed "Wm Pickney," Ip, 4to, Baltimore, July 10. 1813, to the Sec. ofState (James Monroe), mt'otions "I am happy to find that the President is recovering from his indisposi tion.... The approaching elections in this State occupy me a good deal," tipped to card. print induded Est. 250-300 120 Franklin Pierce. President. D.S., Ip, large folio, Washington. April 13, 1856, military commission for Alexander Murry. signed also by Jefferson Davis as Sec. of War, ornate engraved vignettes Est. 121 Franklin Pierce, President, A.L.S., 2p, 8'0'0. City of New York, June 18, J860 to Han. Goo. M. Dallas, Envoy Extraordinary. London, letter of introduction for Sidney Webster mentions "The most important, and 1 believe the most fortunate event of his life has just transpired, that of his marriage to the eldest daughter of Hon. Hamilton Fish," minor repaired edge tears away from signature Est. 500·750 122 James K. Polk, President, A.L.S., Ip, 8vo. Washington City, April 24. 1838 to Levi Woodbury, Sec. of Treasury, letter agrees to the appointment of R.J. Powell mentions "have seen the testimonials of the two Senators and most of the Reprcsentatives from the State in his behalf," bold signaturc with paraph small edge nick at top . Est. 1,(0)-1,250 123 Dllvid Porter, Commodore U.S.N., distinguished in War of 1812, A.D.S.• Ip,4(0, U.S. Ship Peocock, March 5, 1823, "General Order· Every ...~I under my command will on meeting any foreign "'essel of war distinguishing flag and the number by which she is known," tipped to card Est. 500-750 124 Peter8. Porter, Brig. Gen. in War of 1812, A.L.S., Ip, 4to, Batavia, July (, ]814 to Capt. Harris, "An ex· pre.'iS has this moment arrived with information that the enemy arc advancing on the road from Lewiston to this place, which is supposed to be the object of their expedition," etc., with integral address leaf ...Est. 200-250 125 (Post Office Depl.), group of 4letren, indo Eben. Hazard. P.M.G., A.loS., lp, Philaddphia, April 14. 1808 to his sister with integral pmkd address leaf and 3 loS. of Abraham Bradley, 181711819 regarding P.O. affa.irs, each with integral, pmkd address leaf, two with his free frank, fine group Est. 150-200 126 Edward Preble, Commodore U.S.N., A.D.S., Ip, folio, Port La Liberty, Guadaloup, Jan 26, 179'7 a survey of t.he Brig Rose ofSalem conduding that the cost of repairs would be greater than the worth of the vessel, signed also by Joseph ClemenL~, John Gibant and Nathanial Smith...... Est. 250-300 127 (Re,'olullooary War· Musler RoD), partially printed muster roll, Ip, folio for the "Second Company of the Third Regiment of Militia in the County of York," dated 1778, listingsind 2 macks, Indians or Molat- toes, faults Est. 100--150 128 (Revolutionary War), 2 letters from Josiah Hewes at Philadelphia to William Vernon, the first 4p, May to. 1776 being an accounting for the Schooner Hampden involved in the triangle trade mentions "we may have hot work here this summer - a 44 gun and 28 guns came this week within 30 miles of us," the second, May 14, 1782 mentions "our State vessels keep the Bay & River dear of boats & Privateers but cannot go out to fighl frigates," bOlh with integral address leaves, privalely carried Est. 250-300 129 (RemluliODllty War), 2p letter to the Selectman of the town of Gorham, Mass from "The Soldien from & for the Town of Gorham, in Gen Glover's Brigade," daled "Camp, Sept 5. 1779" requesting pay increase to offset inflation, concludes "make our wages equal to the exorbitancy of the limes, there's nothing but the fear of the whip or haher that can be any inducement to us to continue in the service," slightly aged Est. 100--150 23 ,.v_A.:'7"""-'~ ..;'jl.,.... ~~! AI"3~ = ,. f'j·iT:;r"I., = J ."'. '.r m " , •., " ".' , ' ; > , i .....,. , -" •" ~ ,.... J . ~._- , ... 1:_ 126 " " .,:;..;:: c ..- '; " " , . I / • _J- ,I. ,-:\ , ~ , ' .. 1 I ., '." - f' "/ • J f,.' J, , " • --i.;- I ' J' " " , I 1'-1 .' . • , ,i ~ J i J ,~ I , 1J III --' • ~ J • f / J, . , 24 no Relo'olutiomuy War Letter Book, David Wolf, Deputy Quaner Master, letter book of 86 pages, plus several insertions, covering the period from Dec 25, 1780 through August 10, 1782, mostly dated from Claverack Landing, N.Y., an important record of letters sent, most deal with provisions for the army and incl. numerous interesting entries such as those dealing with trying to get flour from the French, much detail on shipping on the Hudson River, please examine...... ,, Est. I.CXXJ-1.250 131 (Revolutionary War· Prisoners), William Gordon, A.L.S., Ip, 410, Dartmouth, July 7,1781 regarding the former Capt of a Prize Brig rCl:Cltly broughl in who Gordon orders back to the Brig, "The orders issued by his Excellency and the mode of treatment practised by the Britons to our hretheren in captivity induces me to circumscribe the walks of all those who come within my department as Prisonerll of war" Est. 100·150 132 Eluer W. Ripley, Maj. Gen. in Warof J812, A.LS., Ip, 4to, Head Quarters New Orleans, May 26,1817 to Robert Brent,lettcr regarding pay mentions "Pray let me hear from you soon. The troOps are suffering for their pay," tipped rocard...... Est. 1()().150 133 John ROdgers, Commodore U.S. Navy, A.L.S., Ip, 410. U.S. Ship Constitution, Syracuse, July 13, 1805 to William Ealon regarding invalids, "I informed you yesterday that the men might be senl on board the Constitution... I again repeat that this is the utmost I can do for them," with integral address leaf, tipped to card...... Est. 300-400 134 (Rome, Italy), 1696 dateline on folded letter to Parma. believed to be from a Cardinal, address sheet wrap' per ....-ith ornate, embossed wafer seal, minor ink erosion in adderss, fine early usage...... Est. 100-1:50 135 [Edmund Ruffin) printed pamphlet, "The Political Economy of Slavery," 31 page pamphlet, Richmond, 1857. slightly a,ged ,,...... Est. 136 Running Deer, Indian Chief, colored cabinel photo card with "F. Jay Haynes, St. Paul Minn" imprinl on reverse, number 2872 from "Colored Cabinets ofNoted Indians" series Est. 400-500 137 (San Frandseo Earthquake), group of 13 letters, with original covers, form San Francisco or Betkeley, Calif., 1905/1906, appro". 100 pages total, excellent content incl. description ofearthquake and fires, ind. "This bouse is shaking as I write," the author went to Berkeley because of the Quake, some letters with ex- cellent descriptions of aftermath and reconstruction, very fine group Est. 750-1,CXXJ 138 WIlliam H. seward, Sec. of State, Ip plus attachments bound together with green ribbon, Feb. Z7, 1864, ~rtifu:ate that W.J. Stillman as Consul of the United Slates at Rome, attached indentures with $1 Con- veyance Revenue stamp, impressed wafer seal of Dept. ofSlate scaling ribbon to document Est. 400-500 139 Isaac Shelby, Gov. of Kentucky, served with Marion in Revolutionary War, in War of 1812 he aided Gen. Harrison in victory of the Thames, A.D.S., front and reverse of lp, signed twice, 1818, expense reporl for "my services as a Commissioner to treat with the Chicakasaw Nation... expenses of my self and servant from home until I joined General Jackson," directs payment 10 be made 10 John Crittenden. signed cer tification on verso, tipped to card ...... •...... •...... Em. 400-500 140 Sitting Bull, Indian Chief, cabinet photo card ofSitting Bull and his nephew One Bull, "Copyrighted 1884, by Palmquist & Jurgens" imprint at foot, St. Paul, Minn imprint on verso, sharp image Est. 750-1,000 25 ;: .. I., ~./,. - ..j.~:--". f>~ 't,. _/ p. / .-. A.r.<:i "':• .,. :"'- ,~, ". j.,~ ,. "',.., 139 ""'-...... 'i."':...... : ~ ..,. ~ ... / ...."--'.~~. - -- -, -.'''' .~-~ .< ..- !1/piik,- ./·of· • C~r :> .~-;;.;: -.".~' y ~.... 132 s .",! ~ ,;.r , rr _ .,.... , - " -: .... ./ r .24 ./ .- . f" _ • ., -,. -.. ,. /, 140 r. ' . • . ...-. / ., "... • 129 •• ,, .. I •--- 26 141 John Cotton Smith. Go.... ofConn, A.L.S., 2p. 4to. Hartford. July 2. 1813 to Brig. Gen. Burbeck regar- ding status orthe defenses at Fon Griswold, minor edge faults Est. 75·100 142 Samuel Smllh. Maj. Gen!. War of 1812. A.L.S.• Ip, 4to, Head Quarters Ballimore, Sept 17. 1814to Com· modore John Rodgers. written the day after Ft. McHenry bombarded. "The se...ere indisposition of Major Annistead has made it absolutely necessary to appoint another Commander to Fort McHenry. I therefore with the entire consent of Major Armistead do hereby appoint you to the Command of that important Post ," integral address leaf Est. 1.500-2,000 143 Alexander Smyth, Brig. Gen., undertook thein...asion of Canadain 1812 but proved incompetent, A.L.S.• Ip, 4to, Richmond, Jan 20, 1827 to Capt. John Matthews. political content includes "Randolph is left out on account of his offensive manner. Two thirds of the legislature would suppose are for Jackson," with in- tegral. pmkd address leaf, tipped in, age stain away from signature , Est. 200-250 144 (Sonth carolina) group of various securities, bonds, etc., 12 pieces, incl. 1858 bond for £250 signed by Governor Butler, $1,000 Bond of 1869(2), $100 Certificate of 1861 and $1,000 for Blue Ridge R.R., also in- cl. 2 e.S.A.• State of Louisiana bonds for $1.OOO(1861). mixed conditions, faulls Est. 300-400 145 AkUlnder Spotswood, Maj. in Revolutionary War, A.L.S., Ip, 4ro. MI. Pleasant Camp ncar Cobham, Nov 16, 1715 to Edmund Pendleton. Pres. Commintt of Safety, forwards a copy of a letter and incl. "I can assure you gentlemen ( wouild rather burn the towns of Norfolk, GosPOrt and Portsmouth than hurt a hair of His Lordship's head· the towns being a nest of Teries, who may in some measure injure us, and His Lordship a fool that never can," integral address leaf ...... Est. 150·200 146 Charles Stewart, Commodore U.S.N.• commanded U.S.S. Constitutiun, A.LS., Ip, 4to. Philadelphia. Jany 22, 1848 on th~ subject of New York Washington monument. integral address leaf with pmk, aged ...... Est. 200-250 147 James Ewell Brown (J,E.B.) Stuan, Maj. Gen. C.S.A., signed endorsement on reverse of furlough transportation report, Feb. 26,1864, signed also by Wade Hampton, H.Q. Hamptons Cav. Div.• Feb 25, 1864 as Lt. Genl., Walter H. Taylor with "Approved by order of Gen. Lee" and by P.M.B. Young, Maj. Gen., document folds and minor edge faults mostly away from signatures, very fine combination of signatures. . Est. 4,OCWJ- 5.0Cl0 148 Joseph Gardnet' S1I'ilt, Brig. Gen., first graduate of West Point. A.L.S., Ip, 4to, New York. May 18, 1814 to [Jeut Dumas ordering him 10 report to Boston, a postscript with additional signature, minor faults incl. age spot below signature, tipped to card Est. 300-400 149 Homce A.W. Tabor, Mining Magnate, and Lime "Baby Doe" Tabor. silver on white wedding announce ment. "Horae(: A.W. Tabor. Lizie Bonduel McCourt, Married, Thursday March first, 1893, Wa~hington, D.C.•" aged Est. 250--300 150 Zachary Taylor, President. A.D.S., Ip, 4to, June 30. 18J5 as Factor U.S. In. Agent (Fort Crawford, Prairie du Chein), Taylor authorises J.B.W. Stockston to pay Edward Yoa1rum for his services and cer- tifies the account for services, minor translucent spots...... Est. 1.500-2,000 27 " ' ,_ ••iL. • __ ]~ i: -,- .... ·.·4., .. .'''''''__.~ r ,! -,', ,-- _..,~.- ,. - ~. , ' .' "4. ~ , J.. ~4- __ -' .,,, _. " .. I ~', ',. .- - .••. y .-, " . ,- . '. ~ 4..: '.- .' • I " .~, ... , . .} ,_ r., .' ..'" -, ..,~ . . ... ':" •• <- ., .: " ~ " .J'( • ~. .. .t. ~ , .. ., )0 •••,,--;, ..'.z " '4.' • ,...... " ...... , 148 . '. ~ ~'" ... " " =. .' , -r"...... "or ., , <:: /,.~ ...... - ,... " ... ~ . -- .. " #/ ••.-J.-'. /,,~ ,/ _...... -~~ 146 , '. 142 ,'-'~,-~ . , • 149 • ~ "..' 28 151 Daniel D. Tompkins, Vice President, L.S., 3~p, 4to, Albany, June 28, 1812 as Gov. of New York to Maj. Gen. Heney Dearborn, written within two weeks of declaration of war the leiter deals with alarm at our state of unpreparedness and incl. "Under ruch circumstances I shall avail myself of the Rule of Possession and by vinue of the Eleven Points of Law send them tomorrow morning without a writlen order from anyone," fine content Est. 500-750 152 David E. Twiggs, Maj. Gen. U.S.A., served with distinction in Mexican War. A.L.S., Ip, 4to, Vera Cruz, Feb 4, 1848 to Gov. ofS.C. about sending the remains of Lt. Cantey back to Charleston Est. 300-400 153 Martin Van Buren, President. two L.S.• folio, Ip and lY.!p, May 7, ]829 and OCt 27, 1829 to Chevalier Don Francisco Pacon, Minister of Spain, the first thanks him for a document in relation to grants of land in Florida and the second recognises a new Consul General, minor fold splits away from signature ....Est. 750·1,(0) 154 (War of Jenkin's Ear), Ip. folio "Estimate of the Charge of His Majesty's Forces in the Plantations Minorca and Gibraltar for the Year 1739" which lists the forces arrayed in the West Indies and costs associated, incl. "Provisions for Col. Oglethorp's Regt at Georgia" and "Four indep. Compas. at New York," the total estimated cost was £228,062, ms "ELLR" on verso, interesting document Est. 400-500 155 Lewi<> Warrington, Com. U.S.N. served in War of 1812, A.L.S., Ip, folio, U.S. Navy Yard Gospon, Dec. 9. 1831, letler requests recipient to locate Mr. Querville, a cabinet mak~r of Philadelphia, so Warrington can pay him fora pier table, P.S. regarding opinion on new Navy pay scale, tipped to card Est. 100-150 156 Lewis Warrington, Comm. U.S.N., A.L.S., 1p, folio, Gosport Navy Yard, February 16, 1836 to Comm. Daniel Patterson, U.S.S. Delaware welcoming him back from a cruise, integral address leaf Est. 100-150 157 Josiah Wedgrlol'ood; O1in.a Manufacturer, A.L.S., Ip, 4to, Etruria. Aug. 26, 1814 to Wm. & Thos. Raickes & Co., London enclosing a bill of lading (not present) and bill for eanhenware, with integral, pmkd address leaf, soiled and faulty at top, signature not affected Esl. 100-150 158 (West India Islands) two large folio maps (28" x 21") from Thomson's New General Atlas showing a total of 7 islands, outlined in colors, incl. Nevis, 81. Christophers, SI. Lucia, Curacao, Trinidad. Tobago and Grenada, tear affecting Nevis section, fine Est. 50·75 159 (West Point Military Academy) printed circular. War DeP1. July I, 1841, Ip, 410, "Regulations Relative To the Admission of Cadets Into The Military Academy" signed by Jbo. Spenca as Sec. of War .....Est. 160 (Whig Party of Kentucky), printed circular, Ip, 4to, Office of Central Committee of Kentucky, Frankfon. Oct 11, 1852 to the National Whig Executive Committee at Washington, printed "Confidential" at top, detailed, state by state listing of which they believe Scott will carry, regarding Pierce tile circular concludes "We hope the Whigs will teach them that a Northern man professing to hold Southern principles cannot obtain a majority ofthe voters of Kentucky," signed by Thomas Tilford as Sec Est. 150-200 161 J"llIMS Winehertel', Brig. Gen., served in Revolutionary War and War of 1812, A.L.S., Ip, 4to, Tennesset', August 30. 1817 to Gales & Sc=a.ton announcing copyright on a book "The Military Life of Cknl. James Winchester - togelher with some remarks for the consideration of tile Cabinet, to smail repair at foot affects date, tipped to card...... Est. 400-500 29 ; •••..,. -" "..~ .,.!••~ .~".. "",,;,.$. ..;.... ;/_•.. r,.o<.:u •. _ •• ;:.. ... ,:'_t.. h_...• ,:,,//'. , J"" 'V;.....-:' • ;... 151 ~d.dt. .... )1 ''';''''JIO ,."..i..... ':;',:-.' "- ~ ~: :/..4 ':'" . .1" '. .< r. • '. "I ,:,'j"••' ",.( ! Ii ... {n, .~./.' , ---", ~".' '. r~,I" /.~. ~"___ 146,'._ ~···t· ",,,, I.·~ ,S3X -".., . r ,~ , . 153X .. ,",,": ____ I '~"! ...... -~ . -- .y.~. _..... ',/ .'~' 0, _ • ~. " A.I'_ • ..... ...;;. ~...., ., "" ...... IS' ·Jt-t"",-,i",~ 161 ':tAb k'l<..J,.;z:;:J 157 ~r - ..... 30 162 William H. Winder, Gen. in War of 1812, A.L.S., 1p, folio, Sacketts Harbor. Nov 231814 to the Bishop of Maryland requesting a copy of the constitution and regulations of a relief society for widows and or- phans of Clergymen. lightly aged, with print and additional clipped signature Est. FREE FRANKS 163 Robert Brent, free frank as Paymaster General of the Army on entire 10 West Point, red "Wash"Cily Nov 8" cds and "Free" bs. edge faults Est. 25·S0 164 John C. Calhoun, free frank as Sec. of War on long cover to R.I.. faint "Washtl City" cds, original L.S.• lp, 4to, Deparlment ofState, Washington, Feb. 13. I84S to Stephen Pleasanton regarding a salary related claim of Joseph Eve, late Charge de Affairs to Texas, fine, . .. . Est. 300-400 165 Jobn C. CalhOlln free frank, as Stt. of War, on Juoe25. 1821 folded A.L.S. of C. Vande Venten regar- dingan application from a sutler, "Washtl City" pmk. fold repain. fme Est. 166 A.J. Dallas free frank on 181S entire to New York,"Wash" City JulS"cds and "free" bs, aged fold, fme ...... Est 50-75 167 Stephen Decalur free frank on 1817 entire to Philadelphia, rcd"Wa~hn City Jan 18"cds and "Free" hs, file folds. fine Est. 168 Dwight D. Eisenhowet'", signature as Censor on cover to Mrs. Eisenhower, flap with "Allied Foroe.s Head quarterli" imprint, "Passed By Examiner" hs and "Washington D.C. Dec 20 1943" pmk, cover minor ag- ing, fine usage...... Est. 750-1,000 169 Alexander Hamilton free frank as Sec. of Treasury on 1792 entire to the Collector of Customs at Baltimore. brown "NO26" cds and "Free" hs, aged folds, fine __ Est. 500-750 170 Anna Haniwn widow's free frank on entire to Cleveland, Ohio, red "Oem O. Jue" straignt line pmk., edges slightly aged, rille _ Est_ 7S0-1.000 171 Anna Harrison IDS free frank on June 20, 1844 A.L.S., lp, 4to forwarding "an autograph of my much lamented husband....,.. cut signature of William H, Harrison allached to foot of leiter is browned, in tegral address leaf with red "Cleves. O. Jue" straiglll line pmk, ver)' minor aging, an extremely fine com- bination of signatures and usage...... Est. 2,000-2,500 172 Richllld Harrison free frank as First Auditor on folded letter of A.J. Danas, Y2p. 4to, to David Gelson. July 8. 1815 regarding the seizure ofa British Packet in New York, fold split, faint "WashnCity JuliO"cds and "Free" hs, aged fold...... Est. 50-75 173 James Monroe free frank as Sec. ofSlate on 1815 entire 10 George Graham."Richmd Va May 27"cds and "Free" hs, minor stains, file folds and small tear not affecting signacure Est. SOO-7S1) 174 Thomas T. Tucker free frank as Treasurer of thl: United States on L.S., Ip, 4to. Washington. Oct. 29, 1803 Co Tench Cox mentions "I have no other authority fe!\pecting the copper coins than to receive and cause them to be distributed ," red "Washn City Oct 29" cds and "Free" hs, very fine Est. 75·100 31 , ' .'1 ./ <. ) (",~_,v<./.(~ ...... , ' . ) , ~ ..... ,...,'.~ - ."-~.. Ib4X .-<. ,'- I, • " . ' ! .. , •, 167 161< . , / .. { : '.", 'C4 J. £>. (, .-. \~ \"1) ,/ r" 165 166 ,.~ ;' , , .....,::.."'-_._'.' --_. ,-. ./...... , 1::: /'.~. / ,. , . ... " / , !, o ~"r -...r. '.' ,,-. (' " 174 " , "~ 172 '/ , . 164X ' ~. ", ... "" .l :. ( ."/,'.. , -',) "( " ( It " ..,/,J , .' ~ , I ./ I J{ ,,, I'''J) , <, ' , ~ .. :tf)/ /. 1 , \r:', l' I" r ' . 1 - / ,} ~ J' ')t . 17. "'" 171 , " 32 POSTMARKS BY STATE CALIFORNIA 175 San Francisco Cal Nov 15 cds and InS "42" TalC (4Oc + 2c Ship Fcc) on cover to N. Y., edges aged, fmc usage Est. 100-150 176 San Fnnclsto Cal Apr 19 red cds, "Paid" hs and ms "2S" double rate on 1850 entire 10 San Jose. me folds, fine usage _ Est. COLORADO 177 Aurarls K. T. Aug 2 1859 two line pmk, while KanSIlS Territory, tying 3c Dull Red (#26) to cover to Ill., ex· cellent miner's letter dated from Golden City mentions prospecting in various areas, very fine Est. 2,500-3.00) 178 Bbck Hawk Point C.T. Mar 2S 1862 territorial pmk on cover to N. Y. with 3c Rose (H6S) lied, cover edge lears at top affect pmk. fine strike Est. 100-150 179 Canon aty CAli Jan 28/68 ms territorial pmk on cover to Mass., 3c Red Grill (#94) with pen cancel, slightly reduced at left, fine Est. 200·250 ISO De"nrCity K.T. Sep20 1860 rimless tombstone pmk, while KlUIS1l'i Terrilory. and "Paid" hs on cover ad dressed to Denver City. J.T. (Jefferson Territory), original Jener dated from "Quartz Valley, Rocky Mountains" (Gilpin Co.). entered the mails as local usage, cover edge faults. fine usage Est. 400·500 181 Denver City KIIS lui 5 1861 territorial cds. after Colorado Territory established. and boxed "Paid" hs on cover to Mountain City, original letter mentions "Frank hall got back from the Reader humbug... they hunted ten days for the gulch and then tied him to a tree gave him 50 lashes & come home," very fine ..Est. 500·750 182 Fort CAllJlasC.T. Sep 23/65 ms territorial pmk on cover with 3c Rose (#65. gum stains.) mscancel. f1neEst. 150·200 183 Gold Dirt C.T. Oct 27 1861 ms territorial pmk and "Paid" on cover to N. Y., original letter dated from Lost Mountain, cover reduced at right, very fme usage ...... Est. 5(X).750 184 Hamilton C.T. Sep 29 (1861) territorial cds and "Paid 3" hs on cover to Iowa. very fine Est. 200·250 185 Mountain City. K.T. Nov 24 (1860) ms pmk while Kansas Territory on cover to Mass.• 3c Dull Red faulty. with ms cancel, cover age stained...... Est. 250·300 DELAWARE 186 Milford Dt-I Aug 27 cds and fancy "Paid 3" hs on embossed ladies cover to Philadelphia, fine...... Est. loo·l50 FLORIDA 187 Tallahassee Flo. Feb 17 1840 territorial oval pmk and IDS "25" rate on folded letter to Mich., file folds, fine...... Est. loo-ISO 33 , . {' ,/.',1 :1 .~'" '~/"" (-,{ 176 /' ,I ' // / JI t-'I "I)r f , 1 (/"'I/I./) iJ I I· I/ I"" /, ","".... 0 ., /",J...... -..:---.(' ... .*Cr:'·" . " ~, v,,2 ~ ~ 186 / / '- _.../-"·;~'I{ e::,,:>.c:///4.-, ' ~ ,~< /.c - ,f 187 - ..~- ,'(: A //, ;./'.... 't c '.' , 1/, /t.dl(/0 "",' 177 ( 34 IDAHO 188 Ruby City Idaho Dec 11 tnTitoriaJ cds on cover to Cal, 3c Rose (#65, faulty) with matching targ~ cancrl, cover edge wear, fine Est. 150-200 KENTUCKY 189 Eliubethlown Kr Mar 19cds and "Paid" hs on cover with blue embossed "United We Stand, Divided We fall" seal on £lap. very fine ...... •...... •....•....Est. IOO-L5O LOUISIANA 190 New Ork!ans Jun 30 cds and illS "51" wllr !llln:hilll:edouble rate on 1815 folded letter 10 Natchez, contract mail via Lake Ponchartrain, very fine...... Est. JOD-4OO MARYLAND 191 RaW Md May 12 cds. 1799 style, and IDS "12\.1" rotteon 1800 folded letter to Philadelphia, early usage, very fine . Est. MASSACHUSETTS 192 Boston Ms May t red cds, "ship" hs and ms "17" (IS +2) war surchllrae ship rate on folded letter from England to N.H., London Post Paid Withdrawn Ship Letler MR 13 1815 clear bkst and ms, paid lsh 3d rate, Halifax forwarder's endorsement "Halifax N.S. 26 Ap 1815, Forwarded by Bowie & Debloy" on reverse, very fine Est. 1,000-1,250 193 Boston MS. Oct 20 red als and ms "561/4" triple W1lI" surcharge rate on 1815 folded letter of Major J.B. Crane, interesting letter to QM. regarding 2 boats the writer desires, "J wish one of them for my own use, the olher for the officers - I wish mine to be a light and handsome boat," fine Est_ 75-100 MINNESOTA 194 Minne:llpolis M.T. Apr 23 IllS territorial pmk lying 3c Red entire to Mass., original 1855 letter, fine ....Est. 200-250 MISSOURI 195 Saint .louis 1\-10 S Nov 18 red cds on cover 10 M. Webber at POlosi, good 1850 letter reporting a stagecoach driver beiog unfit for service "hecame in so drunk that he could not unharness hi.s horses,,. very fine .. Est. 25-50 196 (St. Louis) their red "2" hs on local use, embossed cover, very fine ...... Est. 50-75 MONTANA 197 Diamond cry Mont Oct 3 territorial pmk on cover with 3c Rosc(#65) tied, very fme ...... Est. 500-750 198 Fort Asslnaboine Mont Apr 17 1883 territorial pmk on Ie Black postal card to Helena, fine Est. 25-50 3S ,!11rf: I ~1 , ~ 4-1ft~ , i / 190 'M ... ~ (({(.(, _'{l '~ .,_... '". ;i~";". '*" '- ..f '--" ~-';!~_. <7 , . lOt ': ( / " (1.:.--' '95 _Jr."". j), If, c. ,(,;, M""/. [L,t;. '~f'( 1!J4 J/.I:!...' _" , 198'" cA. (I"t,rc•· •. , .:;.,') \ ,) - , .. /" ", .--:~ .. '" -' .~... 200 . , .·- t. 19li 36 199 For1 Keogh Montana Feb 24 1881 blue boxed territorial ds on cover to Pa, 3c Green with matching indian Head fancy cancel, very fine _ _ Esl. 200 Hamilton M.T. July 22-76 ms territorial pmk on 3c Gr~n entire to N.Y., very fine ...... Est. 100-150 201 Hefena Monlano Mar IJ territorial duplex pmk tying 3c Rose (#65) to cover to Mass., opened irregularly at right, rme strike...... Est_ ~().75 202 Helena Monl Jun II territorial pmk on all over design, blue, patent envelope, 3c Green tied, fine .....Est. 100-150 203 Skolkoho M.T. Nov 221115 territorial pmk on cover to Missoula, 3c Green with pen cancel, very fine ..Est. 100-150 NEW YORK 204 Alby N.Y. Dec 30 cds and rns "17" rate on 1l-7p, A.L.S. of Stepbln Van Renslllaer, the last patroon, to Nicholas Lowe, fine _ _ _ Est. 205 N.*York July 2 partially clear st. line pmk and "4(:" port of entry ship rate on 1792 entire to New York, ink erosion in address, fine usage . Est. 50-75 206 (New York), pair of March 4, 1815 folded letters to Russia, single and duplicate of same lener. "I now have the pleasure of informing you that the Treaty of Peace that was made at Gent.... has been duly ratified by our Government" and gives instructions to resume trade. one with British transit bkst and IDS rate, the other carried privately, fine pair ...... Est. 200 New York Nov 29 red cds and ms "25Y.!" warSW't'harxe rate on 1815 printed drtulnr to Peter Porter at Washington, circular regarding P.M. position at Albany, aged fold, rUle _ Est. 75-100 208 New York Jan 18 red cds, "Paid" hs and ms "76Vz" war surcharge, triple rate, on 1816 folded letter to Albany, aged fold, fine...... Est. 50-75 209 New York Apr 19 red cds and ms "17" restored rate on 1816 folded letter to Albany, fine Est. 100-150 210 N. York U.S. Pkt Paid I Jull4 red cds and crayon "22" rate on entire to Gennany, blue "America tiber Bremen Franco" hs, fine...... Est. 75-100 211 New York Paid kls blurred. red cds on printed circular of New York Chesp Postage Association dated 1850, with partially printed "Petition For Cheap POSlage" as integral leaf, signed by 21 people, wrinkles, fine circular Est. 100-150 212 New York Ship May 1 34 cis red retaliatory rail' cds on 1848 folded letter from France to New Orleans, fine...... Est. 75-100 213 New York Apl13 40 due cds on cover to San Francisco, minor edgewear, fine Est. 100-150 214 Platts"l Mar 19 ms pink and "2Slh" war surChlrte rate on 1815 folded letter to Troy, letter mentions Commodon= Macdonough and prize tickets, age stain affects pmk, fine usage Est. 50-75 37 , r .",... ,., " ~ 0 , ~ ~;;v( ~;<. ( ,/ , .. , ... /.. ••• • ...... "" 201 , \ 20J .. 1< 205 , ' ~" :.;;vY~~; , .' :.:.:.,; b '" , j 2U2 lot n _ ....~ ''''O_~'~· ...... __ ,"-...... ,. ~.> ",...... '.", ~_, __.~ .... "" .. ~ _ .., _ ..... _.~,••_ .~", .... ~," ·L ~ "'.~_ \"];W YiIlH, ellF'H l'OSt'\HE ·\SSor·!.\TIO\ 211 ,_ •. A." . " .. , ....'.• ~.~.,. ... ~ .. _ '....--_~ .. ~ _ .. , •.•".·~"''''''aO _.'.,.. "..- 'n .... ,.' ,,- , ,"-', ~ _ , , _ '~,_ .. - -- - .,_ _ •• I-:~·_••.•• ,.. '_1' ."". , ...... ~~ ..,...... , J .• ... " .. ~~ IL·.-.<~' r I It( rI..lR, 210 , ,. , 209 207 t ., ',. .,( " . " / ". " , 1/ 214 /. J 38 215 Schoharie Court-House N.Y. Decc:mber 23 red, rimless cds, "Free" hs and ms P.M. frank on 1822 entire to Albany, worn fold, very fine strike .. _ _ Est. 75·100 216 Schohme Court-House February 21 red rimless pmk and IDS "18YS:" rate on 1823 folded letter to New York, ms docketing at top, fine Est. 75-100 217 Schoharie Court-Rouse N.Y. Mar 14 three line red pmk and IDS" 18\il" rate on 1825 folded letter to New York, file fold, fine _ Est. 75·100 218 Schoharie Court House N. Y. February 19 three line red pmk and ms "ISVo" rate on 1827 folded letter to New York, ms docketing attop ...... Est. 75-100 219 Schoharie Court House (N.Y.) November 15 red three line pmk and ms "Way II" on 1827 folded letter from Byronville to Schenectady, slightly aged, fine Esl. 75-100 220 Schobarie Court-House (N. Y.) December 6 red three line pmk "Paid" hs and "18*" rate on 1827 folded lettCf" to New York, cleaned fold, ex Jarrett, very fine . Est. 100-150 221 Schoharie C.B. N.Y. Jan 26 straight line pmk and ms "18Vo" rate on 1833 folded Iener LO New York, me folds, fine...... Est. 75·100 222 Schoharie. C.H. N.Y. Aug 2 straight line pmk, "Free" hs and ms P.M. free frank on 1836 folded letter to Syracuse, very fme...... Est. 100-150 223 Schoharie, C.H. N.Y. &p 14 black straigtnline pmk, "Paid" hs and ms "18 lA" rate on 1838 folded letter to New York, file fold, fmc Est. 75-100 PENNSYLVANIA 224 (Philadelphia) Sept. 5, 1710 dateline on folded Ieuer 10 Liverpool, Brown corres., IDS "IN" rale, "DE 25" bksl., leUer gives detailed listing of goods to be boughl, also enclosed is a Bill of Exchange for £100 drawn at New York by Robens for John Shippen to pay Edward Shippen, Jr., very fragile with tears and damp affected, very early usage from Philadelphia...... Est. 1,000-1,250 225 (Philadelphia), August 26, 1711 dateline on Brown corres. folded letter to liverpool, clear "Kinsale" straight line bkst., InS "Ish. 9" rate corrected to "Zsh. 3" . minor soiling, extremely fme usage Est. 1,500-2,000 226 Posl Pd to NYK 20d IDS postmark and rale on Nov. 30. 1711 folded letler from Philadelphia 10 Liverpool. John Brown corres., IDS "pr Her Majtic Shipp LoweslOrrt" endorsement, "Ap 10" cds struck twice on reverse, ms "7" rate corrected to "In All IN3" rate, minor damp affected edges, the earliest recorded Paid to New York IllS postmark of Philadelphia...... , ...... Est. 4, 39 , () I" , 'IY,~ /(~ " ",,--,,4 flJ 1 (y, •." ,. .. I (I 216 , ." , " ..... n ...",., , A--~J £~-;U~ §to , " , . . j ;IJ,;..A.7 ( • ~r.u..r'..£--~d-,. ,. -:" , I. 217 2lS ',,:.,,;.1', .,0;.",:0....,. ,,,,,,,' _',,__ ,," h ...... u .."" .{-' " .::a," ,_. _...... '", t.!, ~., .t ., <' "_ 218 219 !'>t.{IOlJ\iUE." .\\ ,:'.:! ( !' ., ~ , 221 223 , 222 ;-, ., I ~ . • - I • / ) ",/,1 ·"''-'1 , " , . I,:' I" I " ( 225 226 {ll,T,. '~ t· ~c" I,', , 224 Ill/ , ." ./ ''1).'' .-'" " ( 40 227 (Philadelphia) June 10, 1712 dateline on folded letter to Liverpool, John Brown corresponden~, IDS "IO(d)" rate for carriage to New York, IllS "per Harley Pqt" endorsement for carriage on Warren's OrislOl packet, New York two line pmk probably applied in New York by John Hamilton who was War ren's agent, ;'JU 30" Bristol arrival bkst, ms ;'10 AlIIN4" rate (Ish. packet. + 4d inland postage), edge faults, one of two known examples of the earliest hs townmark from Nonh America (other eJiample in Smithsonian) and carried by the fun packet scrvi~ to America , Est. 2O,OClO-30,CXXl 228 Philadelphia Pa Mar lJ blue cds and red "Phila Paid Sets" boxed hs on 18S2 folded leller 10 Gennan)', red ms "40" rate, British transit bksl, various ms c«:diu, fine Est. 75·100 RHODE ISLAND 229 Newport R.I. Feb 26 green cds and IDS "IS" war surcharge rate on 1815 folded letter to Dartmouth, IDS notation at left authorising carrier delivery, fine...... Est. 100-150 SOUTH CAROLINA 230 Charleslon, S.C. Apr 7, 1813 dateline on folded leller via Amelia Island, Cuba, Spain and France to Scotland, red "Islas De Barlovento" hs, "Espagne Par Bayonne" hs, black "Foreign Se 21 1814" bkst, boxed"Add VI" (d) border fee and arrival cds, ms "6sh" rate, an extraordinary usage during the war, the letter forwards copy of earlier letter with note "Enclosed is the second bill .... which I sent on from this place to Amelia Island, to be forwarded to you about six months ago, which was found washed ashore at Fernandina and returned 10 me a few days ago... it is very difficult to get letters sent from here now there being no other way than by Amelia and but few neutral vessals will allow any leuers to be taken_" an ex- ceptional routing. very fine __ _ Est. I.S()()'2,OOO 41 ( /1 I t- . :• • . i '-i.<~L:." .- •.. { . '\..: .J.:, \ ./ ( ;(,; ':£1./·j f ~.,t,1 YCI~ ..' 227 '' ? ,. 42 TENNESSEE 231 Frnnklin Ten Jun 5 double circle pmk and negative "10" rate hs on 1850 folded Ieller to Boston, small age Slain...... •...... •.....Esl. 25-50 232 Sailors Rest Ten May 2J ms pmt and "10" rate on 1851 folded letter to m., very fine Est. 25-50 VIRGINIA 233 O1arlotte ch.*ju mostly clear straighlline pmk, IllS Way and "W + I = 21" rate addition on 1813 entire 10 Philadelphia, docket indicates leller was from John Randolph, repaired patch at root, fine usage ...Est. 1(10.150 234 Dum!. Va Scp cds. 1799 style, and IllS "10" raleon entire to Alexandria, forwarded with faim red cds and rate addition, aged , Est. S0.7S 235 Parkersburg Va. black stencil pmk, ms "Feb 11" date and "Paid 25" rate on 1834 folded letter to Rich- mond, file fold and soiled, very fme impression . Est. 100-150 236 Richmd Oc 24 straight line pmk. between lines, and ms "20" rate on 1794 folded letter to Philadelphia, minor edge tears, about fine. ... Est. 75-100 237 Warrenton Va OCt 2 mostly clear, red boxed ds and ms "18lA" rate on 1808 folded letter to Gloucester C.H., slightly aged Est. S0.7S 238 Wmfburg V. May 15 partially clear straighlline pmk and InS "10" raLe on 1807 folded letter of Martha Randolph, daughter of Thomas Jefferson, to her husband, I Yip A.L.S. mentions '" am fatigued to death with dinner dances & jubilees," fine content _ Est. 100-150 WASHINGTON 239 Seattle W.T. May 31 ms terrilorlal pmk and "5" rale on cover to California, minor age discoloration, fme ...... _.. _ Est. 4Oll.5OO 240 Pori Townsend W.T. Jul 16 trrrilorial cds tying 10e Green entire to Virginia, minor wrinkle at top, fIne usage...... Est. ISo-200 INDEPENDENT MAILS 241 American Express Company from St. Paul, Minn, dog on express box illustrated, black on orange adhesive on cover to St. Louis, July 24, 1865 docket, tear affects address, fine usage...... Est. 75-100 242 American Express Company Boston, black on orange adhesive on 3c Pink entire to Albany, ms "Paid All," original 1867 letter from Lowell, fine. . . Est. SO-75 243 American LeUer Mall Co., 5c Black (#SU, dose at top) tied by red dots to entire to New York, sligbrly soiled...... •...... Est. 150.200 43 ... "1 -"'rIft" f_'., ... ,.,'1' "'.~"., ',il,:•.•. (, *~.-.l 232 m .';1; 231 ,~:: , - 'I" -'1,._';r, ...... '. / • ..'.?;. 236 ~" / "' /(l • r -",- 237 - .'.,1 , 44 244 Bentley's Madison Square I P.M., lun 23 hs on to the mails CQver to Maine, 3c Dull Red (/1'26) tied by "New York Jun 23" cds, very fUle ...... Est. 300-400 245 Favor's Express, red triple circle hs on reverse of cover to Mass., entered the mails with "Boston 5 cts May 31" due cds and "Steam" hs, cover edges worn, fine usage __ __Est. 150·200 246 Gilpin's Exchange, Reading Room lind Foreign teller Oroce, N·York black oval forwarders bkst on 1838 folded letter from New York (0 Switzerbnd, French transit cds of 1838, red "C.T.F." hs and boxed "Pays D'Outremar Par Le Havre" hs, fine...... Est. 100..150 247 Gilpin's Exchange, N·York, red oval hs on 1843 folded letter from New York. to the Am. Consul at Lagullyra, fine _ Est. 100-150 248 Hinckley & Co's Express, Denver City, lun 27 1860 ds on inbound cover to Denver, e.o.c. & P.P. Ex- press Company, "Denver City K.T. Jun 28" oval ds. weak at top. no nap. fine &t. 400-500 249 Holladay Overland Mail and Express Paid frank on 3c Pink entire, "Holladay Overland Mail Oct 30 1868 Virginia City Mont" ds, entered the mails with "Leavenworth Kan Nov 14" pmk, used to Missouri, fine ...... Est. 500·750 250 Hussey's Post Paid, SO William St., mostly clear 3 line hs on local use cover, reduced roughly at left ...Est. 25-50 251 Hussey's Post Paid, 54 Pine St hs on local usecovcr, very fine Est. 50-75 252 HUSSt"y's brown adhesive (#87L73, Iype I) tied to cover with printed N.Y. address by blue "Hussey's Special Messenger Express Paid, 54 Pine St" oval hs, very fine _.. _ _ Est. 150-200 253 Luv'n C'Y & Pik~ Peak Express Co. May 23 2S4 N.O.U.S. aty Post Apr 25 partially dear ds on 1856 folded letter inbound 10 New Orleans, 3c Dull Red (#11, faulty) lied by "NacogdochesTex Apr 20" ccls. soiled _ Esl. 75-100 255 N.Y. & Boston Telegraph Co., Boston imprint on local use cover, fine Est. 75·100 256 Forwarded B}' Olyphanl & Co. of China, New York partially clear red oval bkst on cover to Mass., entered the mails with pair 3c Rose (#65, faulty) tied by "New York Sep 7" duplex pmks, cover edges aged, fine usage...... Est. 100-150 257 Presbyterian Fair fancy blue oval hs on folded J)OCm without street or city address, appears to be mid 1850's but nothing is known regarding the making or usage...... Esl. 300-400 258 Stmr. Siemt Nevada, Via Nicaragua, In Advance of The Mails blue oval hs, relalively clear for this, on cover to Philadelphia, pair 3c Dull Red (#11) tied by ';New York Jan 2" pmk, original letter dated Dec 3, 1854 from San Francisco, fine Est_ 400-500 45 , , , 247 ., , ~~, ,~) j" ,-" '< ; ... "'-. c " • ,~ • -. (!!!; ., ." .. .., ~ < , .. 245 '< " 246 " , //J. "4.~.-/r7 , L /';: • / / 250 ~/ , ~J~ " ,,/,.-.," //c. /. j ,/r. , "1' /,,;., " 244 "J}JLI~~I'i.J.t r~ Oteri $16 .. ;~.p\ " 249 { ..... ,,,,. h .. I.. , _"_' ." •• I'i 1'1:'\~~ :'rT:f-;".T 254 253 ":--.. ,... • • !" '.\ ;:.' '. .J "~2~:' 251 • 256 . , " ,. - /~ - • .1 257 • 46 259 Via Nicaragull Abead or The Maib partially clear, red boxed hs on cover to Wisconsin, pair 3c Dull Red (/Ill) tied by "Steam Ship" hs, about fine.. . Est. 200-250 260 Via Nicaragua Ahead or The Mails partially clear, red boxed hs on Nov. 30, 1853 folded leller from San Francisco to Boston, entered the mails with pair k Dull Red (/II I) tied by "New York Dec 24" cds,soiled folds EsI. 100-ISO 261 Via Nicaragua Ahead or tbe Mails partially dear red hs on cover to Conn., entered the mails with pair k Dull Red. (#11) tied by "New York Nov 20" cds, ms "Due 6" for double rate, COVeT" comer faults .....Est. 100.. 150 262 Wells FlU'go &: Co., $1 Red Pony Express (#l43L3, 3\.1 large margins, cut in top left) tied to red franked, IOc Green entire, Canfield corres. cover lO N.Y., by blue "San Francisco Jul 31" running pony illus_ cancel, black grid cancel at right, co~'er has bttrl experlly cleaned, very ftne usage Est. 4,QOO.5.000 263 Wells Fargo &: Co. red frank on cover to New York, IOc Green (#68) tied by their blue San Francisco dou- ble circle ds, 1862 docket on reverse, very fine...... Est. 25(}.300 264 Wells Fargo & Co franked 3c Pink entire to New York, blue "Wells Fargo & Co Helena Montana Apr 6" ds, entered the mails with "New York City Received Apr 19" cds. very fine . ..Est. 400·500 265 Wells Fargo & Co. franked 3c Pink entire used to California, blue "Wells Fargo & Co. Helena Montana Mar 21" ds, ms 1870 date, fine ...... Est. JD0-400 266 Western Hotel New York red oval hs on 1849 folded leuer to Conn., "New York 5 cts Apr 15" red cds, aged atrighl, fine strike __ _ _...... Est. 25·50 WATERWAY MAIL 267 Express Mail SI. Jobn Aug 5 cds and "10" rate hs on 1853 folded letter from New Brunswkk to New York, file folds, fine...... Est. 100·150 268 Hudson Riv. MJiil N.Y. Nov 9 red cds and "5" rate hs on cover to Danube, edge wear, fine EsI. 75·100 269 Hudson Ri.... Mail N.Y. Oct 28 red cds and "10" rate hs, waterway period usage. on 1847 folded letter from New York, minor discoloration, very fine strikes...... Est. 75-100 270 Steam Boat straight line hs of Philadelphia on inbound. 1851 folded letter from Fall River, 3c Orange Brown (#10) tied by "Paid" canceL very fine...... Est. 100·150 271 Steamship 10 hs on cover from Ecuador to Delaware, "Guayacuil Sp 24 1861" British Office bkst, red "Paid - To Panama" hs and black transit cds, small edge nick at foot. Est. 100-150 272 Steam Sbip two line hs and "40" rate hs on Feb. 25, 1849 folded letter from San Francisco to Boslon, me folds. fine .. _ __ Est. 75·100 273 Steam Ship two line hs and "40" rate hs on enure "perStmr California" to Philadelphia, fine ... _...Est. 75-100 47 260 # 263 '1'/-1' -¥. o'd",<'.I /~ l'HiL t'/.::U:< d~~"'k'" / / / #Id-.b'l/'i: " -'j.r' /"",, //.- /-. ? q' Je'" c/o /,,- - " " .. , ,.• .1, , 267 273 ,.' ' -.;- ,,, 272 /.-/ / " / 't 2.. ~/' / '/ ) ..? ( .-- , ~ , /" , " / . , ' 270 48 274 Steam Ship 3D C't'ii black hs on Oct 20, 1850 folded letter datelined from the Empire City to N. Y., letter mentions passage through Panama, file fold, nne &1. 100-150 275 Steam Ship two line pmt. on pair of 3c Dull Red (#11) used on Dec. 23, 1854 folded letter from San Fran- cisco to New York, ven. file fold affects !!tamps ...... ,, Est. 50-75 RAILWAY MAIL ?:76 Atlantic '" St. Lawrence R,R. partially clear cds tying 3c Dull Red (#11) to cover to Conn., original 1853 letter dated from Brighton ...... , Est. 100-150 277 Baltimore Rail Road large part strike blue cds and "18J,4" rate on 1844 folded letter to Ena1llnd, black "Dix & Fogg" Baltimore forwarders bkst, rcd "Forwarded By T.W. Ward Boston" hs and red "Pr Acadia" hs, oval "America L" bkst and "1/-" due hs, ell Knapp and Mayer, very fine Est. 500-750 278 Oncinnati & O. R.R. Feb 14 mostly clear cds lying 3c Dull Red (NI I) to cover to Vermonl, fine. _.....Est_ leo-ISO 7:19 E.T. & G. R.R. Sep 1 partially clear cds tying 3c Red entire to Athens, Tenn, about fine Est. 100-150 280 Lexington" Coyington R.R. indistinct cds tying Jc Red entire to Danville, Ky, stain at foot Est. 75-100 281 New York &: Phil" R.R. Aug 19 red cds and red grid cancel tying 3c Orange Brown (#10) to 1851 folded let- ter from Albany to Philadelphia, file folds, about fine Est. 75·(00 ADHESIVES ON COVER 282 H3IB2, 11.' Blue Boston CllJ'Jier, corner ornament touched, tied to cover by diamond grid cancel, 3c Dull Red (#1 I, pas 59L3) tied by "Paid" caned and red "Boston3ets Apr J 1" cds, fine...... Est. 100·150 283 #3LB2, Ie Blue Boston Carrier, complete margins, tied by circle cancel to cover to Brooklyn, 3c Dull Red (#11) tied by "Paid" cancel, red "Boston lullS' cds, fine...... Est. 100-150 1851·1857 ISSUES 284 1/9, Ie Blue, full margins, tied 10 1856 printed circular by blue "Concord N.H': cds, fine Est. 75-100 285 #10, 3c Orange Brown, complete margins, showing guide line at right, on cover with thimble "Paid" cancel, red "Boston Jcts Sep 30" cds, fine...... , .....Est. 75-100 286 #10, 3c Orange Brown, full margins, on cover with thimble "Paid" cancel, red "Boston Mass Jan 8" cds, very fine Est. 75-100 287 #10, 3C- O"'nge Brown, large margins, tied to 1851 folded letter by blue grid cancel, red "Providence R.I. Jul25" cds, fine Est. 50-75 288 Ill, 3c Dull Red tied to blue embossed, Jarvis Johnson, ship ilIus. cover by "New York Oct 13" pInk, im- print slightly off the top of cover, minor edge faults, fine design . Est. 100..150 49 " . /. /, .,t N ,,' " , " . /. ·1' 275 ' . .. :-. ::78 ,\.. I zn , . 279 G, t, , '" t, , I;, " / / / ; • 0/ .... '. ' .. .I ,(. <' : ~., ~~, it 280 ..~~.'. , / .. ' i"I"'" / ,..~. ..J "2 ;. ') ;) . <.".,,, '. 288 285 50 289 #26, 3c Dull Red tied to cover to Philadelphia by "New York Ship May 10" cds, matching "Due 2" for ship rate, cover edge faults, fine strikes ...... Est. 200·2:50 290 m, lOcGfftD, Type III, tied to four horse stage mus. cover to N.J. by "San Francisco Aug 15 1859" cds, small comer repair at lOp left. fine _ Est. 500-7:50 291 135. 10e Green tied to four horse stage iIIus. cover to Virginia by "San Francisco Cal Dec I 1859" cds, no flap, small edge repair, ex Knapp, flne ...... Est. 5(X).1:50 292 135, tOe Green tied to co"'er to CaDlula by "Paid" cancel, red "Boston Mass Jan 1" cds, "United States" red oval hs, "Montreal Ja 2 1861" arrival blm, very fine Est. tOO-ISO 1861-1867 ISSUES 293 #65, 3c Rose tied to cover with fanciful pen and ink drawing by "Bath Me Sep 28" pmk, flne .Est. 200-250 294 #65, 3c Rose tied to cover by "pointing hand" fancy cancel, faint "Woonsocket Falls R.I." cds, 1866 docket, reduced slightly ...... ,, Est. 75-100 295 #65, 3c Rose tied to cover by negative "L" in cogged circle cancel and "Brooklyn N.Y." pmk, small edge tear, flne strike...... Est. 75-100 296 #65, 3c Rose, se, tied to allover, green iUus. ad cover for dressmaker by "New York" duplex pmk, very rme_. __ _ _ Est. 50-75 297 #65, 3c Rose tied to "Mount Hope Nurseries" iIIus. ad cover, "Rochester N.Y." cds. minor reduction, fine...... Est. 25-50 298 m, 30e Orange tied with 24c Lilac (1170) and 3e Rose (#65) to Heard corres. cover to O1lnll by "Paid" cancels of Boston. red "Boston Am Pkt Paid" but, crayon "36" credit, London 1862 transit and "Hong Kong" transit bkst, red ms "I" (d) due, cover very light even discoloration, very fine usage Est. 500-750 299 171, JOe Orange used with We Green (H68) and 5e Brown (1176) on Wingate corres. cover to Swatow, Otina, "Exeter NH Jan 5 1865" origin cds, red "Boston Am Pkt Paid" bksl and "2A" credit hs, London transit and Hong Kong transit bkst, red crayon"I" (d) due, cove:r very lighe, even discoloration, very fine usage...... Est. 500-750 300 1(71, 30e Orange on 1867 folded letter to France, "New Orleans La Mar 2" pmk, red "New York Paid 24" credit cds, 1867 French entry pmk, fine Est. 100-150 301 m, 2e Black, corner faulty, used with lOc Green (#68) and 3c Rose (#6:5) on cover to France, "Julesburgh Col. T. Sep 8" Colorado Territory pmk, red "New York Paid 12" credit cds, 1865 French bkst, very fine: ...... _ __, Esl. 500-750 302 1f76, 5c Bm",n, pair tied to cover 10 GermllDy, "Dedham Mass Feb 28" cds, red "Boston Paid All Direct" transit and boxed "Bremen Franco" hs, fine _ _Est. 75·100 51 290 / , ",. • 293 292 , ..-. .' . •-. . ,. . , . .' ~.. 296 . .' - 295 '. I.• , , , 302 52 303 #93, k Blar.:k Grill, ven strip of 3, se, faults, on "Neil Howie, U.S. Marshall, Helena M.T." imprint, legal size cover, <'Helena Monrano Feb 14" territorial pmk, extensive 1869 docketing, rme usage _Est. 100-150 1869 ISSUE 304 #113, 2e Brown, se,tied with 3<: Ultramarine (#114), 2c Brown (#146) and 3c Green (#147) to cover to Fran~ by "Chicago 111 Jun 18" duplex pmks, red "New York Iun 21" transit, blue entry cds and "S" (d) due h.~, very fiDe mixed issue franking correctly paying the lOe rate _ Est. 1,500-2,(0) 305 #114, Jc tntramarine, pair tied to cover to England by "Providence R.I. Apr 8" duplex pmks, New York transit and 1870 London arrival cds, very fine...... Est. too.I50 306 #114, 3c Ultramarine, two pairs tied to double rate cover to England, "Providence R.I. May 10" cds, New York transit and 1870 London arrival cds, fine...... Est. 100-150 1870·1898 ISSUES 307 1145. Ie Ultramarim.., very faullY, tied to ..Memphis [nduslriaJ ExpOsition" imprint cover, original 1872 il- Ius. circular, cover faulty, very fine drcular Est. 75-100 308 #149, 7e Vermilion, pair tied to cover to Gt-rman)' by ~ N.Y.F.M. cancel, supplemental mail service with red "New YorkSupplcmencary feb 12" cds, German bbt, ex Albcrl, very flne .. _ _ Est. 1,250-1,500 309 #149, 7e Vermillion, two copies, tied with 2c Brown (#146) to cc cover 10 Fram:e by red N. V.F.M. cancels, over \Ii oz. under V, ozrate, "New York Paid" red cds and "12" credit, 1574 London transit. arrival cds, ex Albert, very fine ...... Est. 1,000·1.250 310 #149, 7e Vermilion, tied with 2c Brown (#146) to cover to France by red N.Y.F.M. cancel and "New York Hr. Transit Oct 9" cds, "GB 4Oc" aceoullUlm.:y hs, French arrival cd~ and due hs, 1572 transit bkst, ex Alben, very fine _ _ _ Est. 750-1.000 311 1150, tOe Brown tied to cover from Japan to Washington, D.C. by mostly clear "Yokohama Japan Apr 23" cds, magenta "San Francir.co Paid All May 15" bkst, pmk slruck over residual gum from stamp, very fine usage .... Est. 200-250 312 #150, tOe Brown tied to cover lu Switzerlllnd by red "New York Paid All Via Eng & Ost Aug 16" cds, blue cancel and matching "Alma N. Y." origin cds, 1873 arrival bkst, fine...... Est. 1()().150 313 #150, 10c Brown tied to cover, "Via EI Paso" to Mexlcu by "New York Jun II" duplex pmk, 1872 senders cachet, "2" due hs, very fine Est. 75·100 314 #151, 12c Dull Violet tied to registered cover to New Bnmswick, "Chel.~ Mass DC'c 12" origin cds, "Registered Saim Jobn N.B." and arrival bkst:,>, ex Seybold, very fine _ Est. 200·250 315 1152, tSC Brigbt Orangt" on CQ\'er to Brazil, printed address to U.S.S. Lancaster. "Pottsville Pa ov 20" origin cds, red ,. ew York ov 23" cds, cover minor edge wear, original 1871 letter, fine Est. 250-300 53 {.~ A. :;-'...~~ ~_ 1 ll.""" PI' 1II/1,rrO'_", . ,,' . '" " tlnKui@l1 ~ ~J.Wdti1l ~ T .. JIEMOJI.hoo kI> ~"AIJI.~oun __ 307X , :. / .. \ / .,, 54 316 #158, 3c Green tied to allover reverse illus. "Seventh Cincinnati Industrial Exposition - 1879" cover by "Cincinnati0" duplex pmk, original enclosures from coffin company, minor edge wear, fine design ..Est. 150-200 317 #158,.k Green tied to purple. "International Exhibition, Centennial Commission" imprint cover by "Centennial Philada Pa Nov 2" mostly clear expo pmk, cover slighliy aged, fme Est_ 7,5·100 318 1lS8, 3<: Green tied to blue, revolver illus. ad cover by "Philadelphia Pa" duplex pmk, cover reduced at left into design...... Est. 50-75 319 #158, 3c Green lied to brown, centennial illus. cover. faint "Middlefield Mich" cds, edge soiled Est. 50-75 320 #158, 3c Green. se, gum soak, on brown centennial iIIus. cover, indistinct cds Est. 50-15 321 #159, fie Dull Pink tied to cover to England by fancy, negative US cancel, "Syracuse N.Y. Mar 30" cds, New York transit cds and 1875 arrival cds, cover small corner faults, very fine strike Est. 150-200 322 #161, lOe Brown tied to cover from Japan by cork cancel. "San Frapeisco Steamship Jul 28" cds, blue "Pacific Mail 8.S. Co., Hakodate, Japan" two line hs, cover edges soiled. very fine usage...... Est. 250-300 323 #161, lOe Brown tied to cover to Mexico, endorsed "via El Paso, Texas," senders cachet from New York, 1875, black "25" due hs, file fold, fine...... Est. 75·100 324 1186, fie Pink, horiz. pair tied to cover 10 New South Wales by "New Vorl;. Sep 17 81" duplex pmks, cor- rect pre-U_P.U. rate. arrival bkst, ex Albert, fme _ _ Est. 100·150 325 1188, lOre Brown tied 10 cover to Mexico by "New York Aug 6 1881 duplex pmk, ms "Via Santa Fe, N.M. and El Paso, Texas" senders instruction, Vern. Cruz transit blr..n, fine...... Est. 75-100 326 1189, ISc Red Onnge tied to pre-V.P.V. cover (0 Cape of Good Hope by "New Haven Conn Sep 16" duplex, 1887 arrival bksl, red crayon "50," fine Est. 100-150 327 #206, Ie Gny Blue tied 10 printed circular to Finland by "Ballimore Md Jull?" duplex, R.R. transit bkst in Russian, 1882 transit, minor discoloration, very fine usage...... Est. 200·250 328 ffU)7, 3c Green tied to brown and black, derringer illus. ad cover of "Maltby, Curtiss & Co" by "New York 1889" duplex pmk. very fine...... Est. 250-300 329 #210, 2e Red Brown tied with Ic Gray Blue (#206) to 2c Red entire to England by "New Orleans La May 3 1884" pmk, all over reverse iIlus. of World's Industrial & Cotton Exposition at New Orleans, red arrival bksl, fine __...... Est. 200·250 330 1213, 2c Green, faulty, tied 10 red, revolver iUus. ad cover of Marlin Fife Ann Co. by "New Haven Conn" duplex, small stain and comer repair at top right ...... •...... •...... Est. lOO-ISO 55 ( 316 , : :",1[" , _.~ fl, , , j7,v .~,//f;', , "&1 •. ·,.,.1.r 317 " / / n/ ~ . ".,~.;. \'" ; () (~,,,,, .. "- '-= C / I { 319 320 321 ;"-:,""J:::-, (.~ -",.'. ''1 ~.. ~t'.. '... ~,"- ~ L.'J.A"'fJ\,I..:-,L._ \''''1_ .,' '\ V\,Vul'\..v., '.:' . 1. , " 322 .).e\,,) \:'JT1'cV.HV\,L I". 324 330 I 't" ,-,'~ " u ...... \ .'.7Y- }c. " I 56 331 11216, 5c Indigo tied to cover to British Honduras by "New York Jan 12 89" duplex pmk, "Belize Ja 21 89" arrival cds, "New Orleans" transit bkst, cover reduced at left 332 11231, 2c Columbian tied to allover design, green and black, carriage illus. ad cover, "Huntington Mills Pa Sep 4 1893" pmk, fine...... Est. 50-75 333 #231, 2c Columbian tied to green, allover iUus. ad cover for "The Hyde Park" by "Chicago m. Sep 13 1893" pmk, fme...... Est. 50-75 334 11234, 5c Columbian used on cover to Norway, "Cataract Pa Feb 15 1893" pmk, cover reduced slightly at left, fine usage...... Est. 75-100 335 #267, 2c Carmine tied to all over front and reverse illus. ad cover for Marlin Fire Arms Co. by "New Haven Conn May 15 1900" flag cancel, fine Est. 100-150 336 #279, Ie Green, pair, se, tied to "Mountain And Plain, 1898" multicolor ad cover by "Denver Colo 1898" pmk, cover slightly aged and small tear, fine design...... Est. 75-100 337 #2798, 2c Red tied to purple and yellow, allover front and reverse ad cover for Colorado Springs Carnival by "Colorado Springs Colo 1898" flag cancel, very fine Est. 75-100 338 #2.85, Ie Trans-Miss tied to patriotic ad cover in colors by "New York N.Y. 1898" pmk, fine .. ..Est. 75-100 339 #288, 5c Trans Miss tied to cover from Puerto Rico to New York by "Mil. Sta. No.4 W.D.C., San Juan Porto Rico" duplex pmk, cover reduced at right, fine usage...... Est. 100-150 340 #288, 5c Trans-Miss tied with 4c Orange (#287) and Ic Green (#285) to registered cover by "Boston Mass" ovals, blue "Registered Boston, Mass, May 181899" boxed ds, very fine Est. 75-100 PIONEER AIRMAILS 341 Chautauqua Lake Hydroplane Flights, the set of six official picture post cards, unused, fine Est. 100-150 342 Bemus Point N,Y. Jul 16 1914 pmk (A.AM.C. 1f77a) on Ic Red postal card, two line violet hs, corner crease, fine strike. .. . Est. 250-300 343 Celoron N.Y. Jul191914 pmk (A.AM.C. 1f77b) tying lc Green to post card, 2 line cachet, edge soilingEst. 200-250 344 Chautauqua N.Y. Jul25 1914 flag cancel (A.AM.C. #77d) tying Ie Red postal card, slightly soiled ...Est. 200-250 345 Chatallqua N.Y. Jul 27 1914 flag cancel (AA.M.C. #77e) tying lc Green to official picture post card (#215), magenta 2 line hs struck twice, very fine ...... Est. 500-750 346 Mayville N.Y. Aug 121914pmk (A.A.M.C. #77c) tying Ie Red postal card, violet 2 line hs, very fine ..Est. 200-250 57 j 333 331 W"'''ON eo. . TQ"M",".", . 4~"r~··,~O~.. , -,.'" '-.l!D_~ ./ 332 PH, NIEDER. 33') N" oJ EKCHANO£ PLACE, ----./,d; "v t'--6.-V NEW YORK ca..:...... ",_ ,C:. u s ?L.U , . . , ..b 337 'c· , 335 .,,,,~ ... , :::' ;.', "~'. r",, / r.' ! P\' , 340 342 , nE()RU~: )/, FELLOWI', 343 .1,' ~. ' "'~ "" , • I "V 58 347 Chautauqua N.Y. Sep 71914 flag cancel (A.A.M.C. # 77d) tying Ie Pan Pacific to view card, magenta 2 line "Via U.S. Aeroplane Mail" hs, fine _ Esl. 250·.300 POSTAL STATIONERY 34S ,flJ9, 3c Red entire usro to Cherokee Nation with ms "Chocataw Agency Ark April 13156" pmk. aged slightly, no flap, fine usage Est. 100·150 349 NU16, lOe Green entire to Maine with "Iowa City Cal Jun 101858" cds, fine ...... Est. SO-75 350 #U16, lOe Green entire with fancy star in circle cancel, matching "Downieville Cal May 16 1859" cds, minor reduction, fine . .. ,...... , Est. 100-150 351 NU27, .k Red star die, post demonitisation usage to Canada, "Old Point Comfort Va Dec 16" cds and "Due 10" hs, very rme _...... •...... •...... Est. 100·150 352 ,flJ29, 3<: + lr Star Die entire for carrier fee prepayment, "New York Feb 12" cds, minor reduction at right, fine ...... ,...... Est. 200-250 353 #U33, lOr Green star die entire to Mass., partially dear "Nevada City Cal Feb 2 1861" cds, \'ery flOC en- tire.. , _ , _ __ _.Est_ 100-150 354 #U34, 3c Pink entire, "Pittsfield Mass Sep 2 1863" origin cds, to New York with their "Advertised" oval ds, "Cannot Be Found" hs, blue "Dead Letter Office" oval ds, fine...... Est. 100-150 355 #U46, 2c Black entire used to Cuba, "West Meriden Ct Feb 221863" pmk, oval "NA1" due, fine ....Est. 200-250 356 #USB, Jc Pink entire with green embossedcc for fireworks dealer, "New York" duplex pmk, very fine Est. 50-75 357 rosa, Jc Pink entire with horsehead fancy cancel and "Knoxville Tenn Oct 6" cds, 1868 dockn. minor edge soiling, fine strike...... Est. 150-200 358 #USB, Jc Pink, pair of enlires with fancy cancels of Philadelphia, negative "moon" and "opened book," minor fauhs. fine sLrikes _ Est. SO-75 PATRIOTICS 359 View of Washington, Magnus design cover in full colors, 3c Rose (1165, faulty) tied by target, "Old Point Comfort Va Ju115" cds, cover edge tear at right, fine design...... Est. 250-300 360 The Flrsl Blood red design cover witb 3c Dull Red (#26) tied by "Paid" cancel, matching "Beverly Ms May 27" cds. COver minor edge soiling, fine design _ _ Est. 100-150 361 Gen. MtOdlan blue and red portrait design cover, 3c Rose (#65) tied by "Washington D.C. Mar l3 1862" pmk, reduced slightly at right, fine design ...... Est. 75-100 59 347 348 'l .. 1',. .-'- -... , 350 ) A , " .' '. . , 352 .I 351 (;. "",,,~/..... J 1.. '. .) / ~,c/""1 _ 354 355 )( ,/l~,t;: j j/~~, / /' , , : ./, ... ,'" J(//rtt~U., /Ir'(' A""",,, ,/ /1'111 C- .. , ~'" JSJ 357 .~ ,~. • " & 3SSX //... ~ -- . rip""~. .." "'" """~'"- ., h""" ...... ' ..'". rM~ .' ~ ~, 3S9'~""M _~ ~ ._. '*-'> w • ., .. 60 362 Maj. (kD. McOellan all over blue design cover, "Van Wyck M.C." fret> frank, "Washington D.C. Oct 19 1861" pmk, very fine _ _ _ Est. 75-100 363 Maj. GeD. MCaeUaD blue and red design cover, MC free frank, "Washington D.C." pmle. original soldier's letter on patriotic stationery dated from Camp Butler, Newpon News, April I, 1862, fine ....Est. 75-100 364 Our Country's Defenders dark purple design cover, 3c Rose (#65) tied by light cds, cover slighlly aged . Est. 50-75 365 Remember Ellsworth design cover in colors, 3c Dull Red (#26) with target cancel, matching "Hartford Ct" cds, minor edge aging ...... Est. 100-150 CONFEDERATE STATES 366 (Mllils Suspended), 3c DuU Red (1126, se) tied to cover w Leesburg, Virginia by "New York May29'''' cds, "Washington D.C. Jun 3 1861" blest and ms nOle on reverse "This is from the Dead Letler Office," very fine...... Est. 300-400 367 Seven Star }lag patriotic cover, ms "Springfield Tenn lun 10/61 ,. pmk, used to Charlotte, Tenn., stamp missing at right. cover faulty . Est. 200-250 368 ~-eh'e Slar Patriotic design with verse:. addressed to Lumberton, N.C., privately carried. stains at foot, fine design Est. 200-250 369 ConftderateStates poem design cover with military address, pair 5c Blue (If], faully, cruddy repaired) with lighl pmk, cover repaired al righl and faulty. fine design...... Est. 200-2>0 370 Savannah Ga Apr 18 1861 cds, C.S.A. period. tying 3c Red entire to Macon, vcry fine ...... Est. 75-100 371 Charleston S.C. Mar 51861 C.S.A. period pmk on 3c Red star die entire to Clinton, S.C., edge faults .Est. 25-50 PROVISIONALS 372 New oneans Sc Brown on Bluish adhesive provisional (K62X4, full margins) lied 1861 folded letter to Baton Rouge by "New Orleans 26 Nov" cds, line...... Est. 250-300 373 Charleston S.C., 5c Blue on orange provisional entire (#16XU3) used to Abbeville, S.c.. "Charleston S.c. Oct 3 1861" pmk, cover repaired tear affecting pmk, fine Est. 400-500 374 ChartesloD S.C. Oct 12 cds and "10" due hs on gray, blue and white wallpaper cover endorsed "B.G., Marion Anillery" at top, Grimball corres. to Spartanburg, S.C., fine _ Est. 200-250 375 Columbia S.C. 5 Cb Sep 23 blue cds and blue "Paid 5" pro\'!slonaJ hs (#18XUI) on cover to Longmires SIOte, S.C., cover edge wear, fine strike __ _ Est. 250-300 61 .• <' 1,1t l,,;' 1,;,.:;.... """7 (, /"" ."L. ,,~c, /.,~/. "',,' -"" .. .• .h.. •• 364 362 -;.-"" /'-'7 ~r = ./ ~'-. I • ,.:'1 .' .,I '-J"' (j~. tdl ..... 1.",. -' _ 370 ..- /' 365 b t, 367 372 { 371 -- . • ~"....n,. 374 62 376 Columbia S.C. Nov 11 partially clear blue cds, "Paid" hs and "Paid 5" provisional (#18XUI) on cover to Aiken, S.C., cover lightly aged...... Est. 200-250 377 Greenville C.H. S.C. Dec 6 cds, provisional (#34XU2) coolIol cds of "Nov I" on reverse and "Paid 10" hson cover to Col. Calhoun at Pendleton, S.c., no flap, C.S.A. cen, fine Est. 750-1,(00 378 Winnsboro S.C. Jan 13 cds and faint "Paid 10" provisional hs (#97XU2) on cover to Ol.arleston, faint control hs on reverse. cover soiled and faulty, e.S.A. een . Est. 150-200 379 Fairfu: C.H. Va Sep 7 cds and "Paid 5" hs on cover to S.C.. reduced slightly and somewhat aged, fine strikes _ Est. 50.75 380 Harpers Ferry Va cds, "Paid" hs and "10" rale hs on cover to Georgia, cover edge stain at lOp, fine usage .. _ _ _.. ______..Est. 2OO.2lO 381 Petersburg, Va., 5c Red adhesive provisional (#65XI, 3 margiru) tied to cover to N.C. by bLue "Petersburg Va Dec 19" cds, cover with bLue embossed ad on flap, C.S.A. cert, very fine. .. Est. 1,250-1,500 382 (Richmond, Va) their "Paid 2" hs on local use blue cover, fine . ..Est. 250·300 GENERAL ISSUES ON COVER 383 #1, SC Green, separated roughly, tied to yellow cover with red embossed cc by "Atlanta Oa Mar 81862" pmk, very fine _.. ______Est. 300-400 384 '1, 5c Green, complete margins, omament.s partially doubled. tied to cover to N.C. by partially clear "l..J.Derty Va May 14" cds, CO\'er edge worn...... Est. 100.150 385 '1, SC GrteD, large margins, with blue grid cancd on cover to Pactolus, N.C., blue "Raleigh N.C. Feb 27" pmk, cover comer faults _ _ Est. 75·100 386 112, 10e Liglll Blue,large margins, tied to yellow cover by "Proctors Creek Va Oct 28 1862" pmk, fine. Est. UXl-150 387 #2, tOe light Blue, full margins, tied to cover to Bishopville, S.C. by blue "Columbia S.c. Oct 26" cds, cover light crease, fine...... Est. 150·200 388 #2, IOc Blue. large margins, faulty, tied to turned cover by "Fountain Hill Ten Oct 16" pmk, interior usage to Fountain Hill with pair Sc Blue (#7, cut in) with "Paid" cancel, "Saltville Va" origin cds, P.F. cert, fine usage...... Est. 200-250 389 64, SC Blue, horiz pair, full margins, tied to small cover to S.C by partially clear "Richmond Va" pmk, slightly aged ....•...... •...... Est. 1()()..150 390 15, 10e Pale Rose, full margins, tied to cover to Mobile by "Selma Ala Aug 20" cds, ms 1862 docket, fme ...... _ _ __ Est. 250-300 63 n{ (. 3~9 380 t..f)J ~--; .. J 11j4't'"> .. '1.L ,,-:J0;{. ,/ 382 , -, , 376 , 20 \. -IT.... 384 390 383 387 / . 380 -! rt.'/~ ..•. ~ , • • 389 ...l:, • J,..h.,_",,I (,., • ., 381 64 391 #6, Sc Blue cut in, tied to cover by part strike "Savannah Ga Ju12" cds, second day of lOe rate, short paid accepted, fine usage...... Est. 100-150 392 #6, Sc Blue, cut in at foot, tied to cover by "Richmond Va Jun 30 1862" pmk, last day Sc rate usage to Pamplins Depot, Va., fine...... Est. 200-250 393 #6, Sc Blue tied to cover to Alabama by green "Stilesboro Ga" pmk, cover aged ..Est. 75-100 394 #11, IOe Blue, full margins, tied to cover to Charleston by violet "Pendleton S.C. Dec 7" pmk, P.F. cert, very fine . Est. 100-150 395 #11, tOe Greenish, 3 margins, tied to cover to S.c. by "Guyton Ga Dctr 6" cds with "1863" in center, cover rounded corner at bottom right, fine strike. .. . Est. 75-100 396 #12, IOe Blue tied to cover home made from train illus. form by "Charleston S.c. May 11' pmk, very fine ...... Est. 100-150 PRISONER OF WAR 397 (Fort Delaware), cover to Mount Jackson, Va., 3c Rose (#65) tied by "Delaware City Del. Jan 27" duplex, C.S.A. IOe Blue (#11) tied by "Richmond Va Feb 18" cds, very fine...... Est. 1,000-1,250 398 (West Hospital, Md.), Little corres. cover to N.C., 3c Rose (#65) with blue cancel, matching "Baltimore Md Oct 5" cds, C.S.A. lOe Blue (#11) tied by "Richmond Va Oct 201863" cds, endorsed at left by B.F. Little, extremely fine...... Est. 1,250-1,500 65 391 • ~~£~~Z hniY/~4? ..f4~C;:L~ '1,.. • / " / ,% 66 CROSS REFERENCE INDEX BRITISH NORm AMERICA LOUISIANA: 34, 132, 144, OHIO: 72, 100, 170, 171,278, 102, 192,245,267,292,314, 254, 300, 329, 372 316, 351, MAINE: 276, 293 OKLAHOMA: 348 TRANS-ATLANTIC: 4, 8, MARYLAND: 50, 118, 119, OREGON: 100 62, ·107, 168, 192,205,206, 142, 162, 217, 327, 398 PENNSYLVANIA: 5, 9, 12, 2lO, 212, 224·228, 230, 246, MASSACHUSETTS: 2, 7, 45, 48, 107, 125, 127, 128, 146, 256, 271, 217, 298·302, 53, 64, 110, 129, 242, 245, 155, 169, 243, 257,270, 281, 3Q4..30().3OS·312, 315, 321, 255, 267,270.276,277,282, 315, 317, 318, 332, 334, 358 322, 324, 283, 285, 286, 292, 298, 302, RHODE ISLAND: 112, 287, 326,327,329,331,334, 314, 320,340,354,360, 294, 305, 306, 339,355 MEXICAN WAR: 35, 100, SOlITH CAROUNA: 55, 57, ALABAMA: 52, 390 152 59, 82, 144, 152, 373-378, ALASKA: 138 MEXICO: 313, 323, 325, 387, 394, 396 ARIZONA: 3, 32 MICHIGAN: 21, 66. lSI, 3t9, TENNESSEE: 161, 279, 307, ARKANSAS: 101,348 MINNESOTA: 136, 140, 241, 357,367,388 CAUFORNIA: 77, 137, 213, MISSISSIPPI: 10,51,52 TEXAS: 74, 88, 100, lOB. 164. 258-263, 265, 272-275, 290, MISSOURI: 89, 254. 313, 323, 29J, 322, 349, 350, 353 MONTANA: 28, 36, 42, 249, VIRGINIA: 31, 59, 69, 85, 86, COLORADO: 36, 149, 248, 264, 65, 303 91, 103, 135, 143, 145, 147, 253, 301, 336, 337 NEW HAMPSHIRE: 23, 75, 173, 352, 359, 366, 379-382, CONNEGrICU1T: 112, 113, 284, 299 384, 386, 388, 389, 392, 141, 326, 330, 335, 365 NEW JERSEY: 68, 397,398 DELAWARE: 6,397 NEW MEXICO: 108, 325, WEST VIRGINIA: 235, 380 DISTRIGr OF COLUMBIA: NEW YORK: II, 13, 16, 17, WISCONSIN: L50 87, 90, 163, 165-167, 172, 19,24,26,40,43,47,54,68, WYOMING: 36, 174, 361-363 76, SO, 93, 99, 105, T07, 124, FLORIDA: 51, 114, 116, 153, 130,151,154,159,162,172, 154 226, 227, 244, 246, 247, GEORGIA: 27, 34, 55, 57, 250-252, 255, 256, 258-261, 154, 279, 383, 393, 395 264,266,268,269,271-275, HAWAII: 175 281, 288, 289, 295-297, ILUNOIS: 29,91,304,333 308-310, 312, 313, 321, INDIANA: IS 323-325.328,328,331,338, KANSAS: 42, 177, ISO, t81, 341-347,352,356,366, 248, 249, 253 NORTH CAROLINA: 82, KENTUCKY: 30, 139, 280 385. 67 c> Bo z 6 RICHARD C. 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