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State Postmarks - Missouri Statehood continued...

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

1381

"Mt Hope, August 30th". Manuscript postmark with matching "25" cent rating 1840 to South Reading Vt., forwarded with blue "So Reading Vt, 25 Sept" postmark and matching "forwdg 6" rating totaled to "31" cents, interesting letter reads in part "…I have traveled in a number of counties in this state and can say that I am very much pleased with the situation of it. The mighty Mississippi River washes its eastern boundary then through the interior is the Muddy Missouri bringing the remains of the ages from the Rocky Mountains. The natural resource of this state are not excelled by any other in the Union…I am teaching the young military drill and hot to fire…I have two classes one in Boonville and one in Arrow Rock 100 miles below this…The state is rapidly settling up and there is an abundance of government land yet for a dollar and a quarter per acre…", Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $260.00
Will close during Public Auction

1382

"Platte City, Mo. Feb 13". Olive green cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp on 1848 folded letter with blue ms. "Jas H. Johnston PM" free frank to Philadelphia Pa., fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1)

Est. $100-150
CLOSED
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1383

"Potosi Mo, Apl 28". Manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 5" rating to Col. John Coble, Clerk of Court at Farmington, letter requests the issuing of a subpoena to Harvey and Leonard Parker in court case, Fine.
Estimate; $75 - 100. (Image1)

Est. $75-100
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1384

"Sibley Mo., Apl 1". Manuscript postmark and matching "10" rating on 1848 folded letter to Shepherds Town Va., Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1)

Est. $100-150
SOLD for $70.00
Will close during Public Auction

1385

"Sni Bar, Mo, May 17". Manuscript postmark with matching "5" rating on 1854 folded letter to the Clerk of the Circuit Court La Fayette County; docketing and address crossed out, Fine and scarce town.
Estimate; $100 - 150. (Image1)

Est. $100-150
CLOSED
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1386

Warrensburg Mo. Nov 14. Red cds and manuscript "10" rating on 1842 folded letter to Clerk of the Circuit Court at Vanburen; filing docket, toning at right, Fine.
Estimate; $50 - 75. (Image1)

Est. $50-75
SOLD for $40.00
Will close during Public Auction

State Postmarks - New Hampshire to Wisconsin

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

1387

(New Hampshire) Orford-Ville, N.H. Bold and complete arc postmark with manuscript "Oct. 21" date and matching red "Paid." handstamp with "10" rating on 1844 folded letter to Hill N.H., Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
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1388

(New Hampshire) New Hampshire Stampless Postal History. Group of four better covers comprising 1795 "Portsmouth/July 15" italic two-line postmark to Newburyport, 1797 "Portsmouth, N.H./Septr. 15" two-line postmark to Boston, 1844 "Orford.Ville, N.H." red arc postmark to Nashua, and 1820s Hanover N.H. negative blue serrated box postmark to Gardiner Me.; some faults, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction

1389

"Cincinnati 1st June 1801" (Northwest Territory). Manuscript postmark with matching "17" rating on folded ALS of Daniel Symmes to Capt. William Clark, Louisville Ky. concerning land transaction, postscript note on flap "As Uncle William wished to hear from family before his departing probably you had best see the contents of this letter"; worn folds, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.

William Clark was an American explorer, soldier, Indian agent, and territorial governor. A native of Virginia, he grew up in pre-statehood Kentucky before later settling in what became the state of Missouri. Along with Meriwether Lewis, Clark helped lead the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1803 to 1806 across the Louisiana Purchase to the Pacific Ocean, and claimed the Pacific Northwest for the United States. (Image1)

Est. $2,000-3,000
SOLD for $1,350.00
Will close during Public Auction

1390

(Ohio) Coshocton, Ohio, "Oct 7". Reddish-brown scalloped rim stencil postmark with red manuscript date and matching "37½" rating on 1832 folded letter to Cincinnati Oh., letter turned upon arrival with Cincinnati Oct. 22nd cds back to Coshocton; cover edge faults and edge tears affect marking, still a Very Fine and choice strike of this rare fancy stencil postmark.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
SOLD for $190.00
Will close during Public Auction

1391

(Ohio) "Cuyuhoga Falls O". Manuscript postmark and matching rating on folded letter datelined "December 15th 1842" to East Hartford Ct., apparently carried privately and entered mails with "Windsor Ct" straightline postmark and manuscript "Jany 11" date with matching "12" rating.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1)

Est. $150-200
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1392

(Ohio) Granville, Ohio "Oct. 28.". Bold strike of fancy oval postmark with manuscript date and matching "12½" cent rating on 1830 folded letter to Marietta Oh., clean Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1)

Est. $150-200
SOLD for $90.00
Will close during Public Auction

1393

(Ohio) Ohio Stampless Postal History. Group of 18 stampless covers comprising Chillicothe (5), Cleveland, Columbus, Hanging Rock, Hudson, Jackson C.H. (3), Lancaster (2), Middlefield, West Milton (2), Zanesville; nice group, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $400.00
Will close during Public Auction

1394

(Vermont) Johnson, Vt., July 26. Perfect red strike of ornamental cds on embossed ladies cover to Malone, N.Y., with matching fancy negative "Paid" in "3" rate handstamp; some faint staining at upper left, Extremely Fine, choice strikes, a virtually identical cover from the same correspondence (without the trace of staining) sold in the Peter Sharrer sale by Siegel Auctions for $2300 hammer price.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1)

Est. $150-200
SOLD for $140.00
Will close during Public Auction

1395

(Washington) 1900 Port Townsend, Wash. to Manila, P.I. Registered 2¢ red corner card entire uprated with 1899, 2¢ red, two singles (279B) on reverse and Puerto Rico 1900, 1¢ green & 2¢ red pairs (215-216) on front, U.S. frankings canceled by purple fancy Kicking Mule handstamps and Puerto Rico stamps by "N" in circle handstamp, green "Registered, Port Townsend, Wash., Nov 20, 1900" date stamp, S.F. registry postmarks; cover opened at side for display and repaired nick in backflap, Very Fine, a very unusual usage.
Estimate; $400 - 600. (Image1)

Est. $400-600
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1396

(Wisconsin) Green Bay, W.T. "Mrch 14.". Red straightline handstamp and red manuscript dating with matching "Paid 25" rating on folded cover to Albany N.Y., reverse with 1837 docketing; small edge tear, light file fold through marking, Very Fine and desirable example of this rare straightline, ex-Chase.
Estimate; $200 - 300. (Image1)

Est. $200-300
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Military/War-Related Covers

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

1397

(War of 1812) "H.Q. Detroit Octr. 1st. 1813". Dateline on folded letter carried to nearest post office, entered mails with manuscript "L. Sandusky, Oct 7" postmark and "17" cent rating to Capt. Sam C. Vance, Cincinnati Oh., great content including, "Dear Capt., With great pleasure I give you the pleasing intelligence of our having taken peaceable and quiet possession of Maiden Sandwich & this place, without the loss of man or the firing of a gun. Genl. Proctor wisely abandoned this post and has sought refuge in the wilds with his brethren (the savages), Genl. Harrison has received inteligence informing him that Proctor is 40 miles above this place fortifying on the river Thames. His Indian force is very much diminished. Many of them are anxious to take shelter under the American Ensign of Liberty which is gloriously flapping its wings and hovering over upper Canada and our regained Territory. On the 27th in the evening the troops were all landed on the Canada shore we found Fort Maiden in ashes and all public stores and store houses in the same situation. On the 28th the Army marched up the river about 5 miles, on the 29th we entered Sandwich 1 found citizens apparently happy to see us. Many of them no doubt truly so. On the evening of the 28th Crossed over into this place amidst the heart felt rejoicing and felicitous acclamation of hundreds of poor miserable persons who had been for many months past under the oppressive gook of teriny and subject to the chastisement of the rod of savage barbarits. Every hand was extended and lungs exerted to give us a welcome and grateful reception immediately after the embarkation of the troops at Sandwich for this place the American flag again waived over the remaining walls of the destroyed Fort Detroit which was burned three days previous to our arrival. The army marches again tomorrow morning, its destination mot generally known, but easily to be conjectured. Proctor is not more than 40 miles above this place - Genl Mc-Arthur’s Brigade I’m told are to go on to (Fort) Michilimack - inac whether there to remain or not I’m not able to say. We shall go by water if positively ordered to that place. I’m anxious to see that country, tho have not much inclination to winter there…Yours Sincerely CS Clarkson", Fine.
Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.

A REMARKABLE WAR OF 1812 LETTER CONCERNING THE TAKING OF FORT MALDEN. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $1,500-2,000
SOLD for $2,300.00
Will close during Public Auction

1398

(Missouri) "Camp Lucas, May 30, 1847". Dateline on folded letter to Hon. C. Master at Warren C.H., Pa., letter from soldier to his father reading in part "…Else this reaches you I will be on my way to Sante Fee. I am appointed Ensign for the Battalion. I will send all my clothes home… Write me every month as the mail leaves every month for Sante Fe. Direct to J.V. Master, 1st Battalion of St. Louis, Volunteers, Comp (E), Sante Fe, New Mexico…Excuse haste we march in the morning. Now if you can get me an office in the regular army. It will be acceptable.", fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.

John Masters enlisted at Oregon, Missouri on May 15th 1847. Mustered into service on July 4, 1847 as Private assigned to Capt. James Craig Company C in the Battalion Missouri Mounted Volunteers. Honorably discharged November 8th 1848 at Fort Leavenworth Mo. (Image1)

Est. $150-200
SOLD for $240.00
Will close during Public Auction

1399

1847-1848, Illinois Volunteers on the Santa Fe Trail. 15 letters from members of the 1st Illinois Volunteers, traveling on the Santa Fe Trail in the summer and fall of 1847 and returning in 1848. Though the fighting had ended in that part of the eventual Mexican cession, soldiers were being sent to hold it for the United States. The letters begin upon steamer "L.V. Lind" in the Missouri River at Boonville, Missouri, and follow the regiment to Ft. Leavenworth, Cottonwood Creek (near current-day Lost Spring, KS), Cold Spring (in what is now the Oklahoma panhandle), and Santa Fe, with one letter from Cold Spring on the return trip. Most are to John Snyder in Belleville, IL, from his brother William. The soldiers raise hell in Missouri, foraging and even stealing alcohol. The trek is at first a "pleasure trip…We have found the most beautiful country" rather than the dry brush they were told about. But that was still in Kansas! some excellent military content upon arrival at Sante Fe from William including Oct. 18th 1847: "An expedition to El Paso some 337 miles from here will start on Thursday next, and with it if I live I am soon to go. Our company has refused upon taking the vote, to go. I am very sorry for this as from all accounts a fine opportunity to do something worthy of this soldier…The expedition will consist of eighteen of as fine companies as the U.S. service can boast of five Companies of the Mo. Battalion of Infantry, five Companies of the Mo. Mounted Regt., Capt. Henson detail light Artillery and Co. G. of the 1st Regt. U.S. Dragoons. We will go to the Pass (El Paso) where we understand that Armijo is waiting for use with some 1,500 or 2,000 men and after getting through them will probably advance against Chihuahua and Durango…", Sante Fe Nov. 14th by military express "…The Colonel had a visit from chiefs of the Utah tribe (Utes) they are decidedly the finest specimens of natures nobility, I ever set my eyes on…" and notes "There is an express going out this day to the States…Colonel Newby is not liked at all there is not a man in Sante Fe that like him he is going way in few days we are looking for Colonel Price every day…", Sante Fe March 1848 "…New has arrived…to the effect that Gen. Uruea with a force of from six to ten thousand strong is advancing against the Territory. But two days since it was reported that he had advanced upon El Paso, and totally defeated Col. Ralls of the missing only. Mntd Regt. The latter suffering a loss of one hundred killed alone…Last night and this morning we added travel reports to the effect that Uruea with seven thousand men, was at a town called Donana - forty five miles, this side of El Paso. If this be the case, he has defeated by far greater part of the force that Gen. Price intended to rely upon, ad there is hot working store for us suckers…we have a fight in the territory it will be with tremendous odds against us….", Sante Fe Apr. 24th 1848: "…Next Monday (1st May) I am off for a campaign against the Navajo Indians. Our detachment will consist of one hundred and fifty Missouri Volunteers under Major Reynolds and fifty Illinoisians who have been mounted for that purposes - under command of Capt. Moses of our Regiment the whole under command of Col. Newby. Our campaign will be through one of the toughest and most desolate regions in the world, being that Country between this territory and the California basin…Governor Armijo was captured by Genl. Price in an action last month at Santa Cruz. He is now upon is parole and residing at Albuquerque. We are daily expecting his arrival here….I wonder how the old fellow will feel when he finds me, a U.S. volunteer occupying his most spacious room at his old Palace. Our news from the South Mexico as well a from the U.S. induce us to believe that peace will soon be made…" With much interesting content on sickness in the ranks, searches for Sterling Price (who had gone south to Chihuahua), and William's growing collection of Native American artifacts, meteorites, and other curiosities from the Old Southwest., F.-V.F., ex-Risvold where it brought $20,000+.
Estimate; $7,500 - 10,000.

A REMARKABLE MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR CORRESPONDENCE FROM AN ILLINOIS VOLUNTEER. SOLDIER LETTERS FROM MISSOURI AND ILLINOIS VOLUNTEERS WHO SERVED IN THE "ARMY OF THE WEST" ARE RARE AS SO FEW MEN SERVED IN THESE REGIMENTS.

(1) 6-25-1847 Boonville, Mo. Traveling on the steamboat L. V. Lind to Fort Leavenworth, enjoying the excitement.

(2) 6-28-1847 Fort Leavenworth Finally arrived after the steamboat hit many snags in the river, and health of the troops not good as sixty men are sick with measles.

(3) 7-3-1847 Fort Leavenworth Nothing much, training and packing supplies getting ready to depart for Santa Fe.

(4) 8-2-1847 Cottonwood Creek On the Plains 173 miles from Fort Leavenworth. Constant wind and cold weather in August need three blankets every night, but enjoying the best health ever.

(5) 10-18-1847 Santa Fe, New Mexico Letter sent via Mr. Coon. Looking forward to going to El Paso and a battle against Gen. Armijo 2,000 men. We have 18 companies from Missouri and Illinois with artillery and will soon leave.

(6) 10-18-1847 Santa Fe Parcel Letter via Military Express Lt. Snyder is a collector sending home native clothing items from the Indian Pueblo, and a gold ring worth $16.00 made from gold mined twenty miles away.

(7) 11-2-1847 Santa Fe Parcel via Military Express The Colonel met chiefs of the Utah tribe (Utes), and are the finest specimens of natures nobility, I ever set my eyes on. Much illness, but the health of the men is rather improving.

(8) 11-14-1847 Santa Fe Fair with tear I had spell of fever, and seven have died out of our companie, and 50 died since we came here. Colonel Newby is not like at all and we hope for a change when Colonel Price arrives.

(9) 1-30-1848 Santa Fe Parcel Letter via Military Express A large complaint abut the poor quality of the beef ration.

(10) 2-10-1848 Santa Fe Parcel Letter via Military Express Capt Turner has stolen a great deal of the regiment's money he was given to be taken home for the men. We hope to find him as this very sad.

(11) 2-28-1848 Santa Fe Parcel Letter via Military Express Sending home Indian artifacts and minerals and meteorites specimens. Mr. Chouteau just arrived and going onto California.

(12) 2-28-1848 Santa Fe No Postmark (Tear) By Politeness of Dr. Furlong, parcel with meteorites and cassalite rock.

(13) 3-21-1848 Santa Fe Gen. Urrea with 7 thousand troops are north of El Paso. Snyder worries that General Price with his 1,500 men have been badly defeated near El Paso. Yet we here are ready for such a fight with only 1,200 men.

(14) 4-24-1848 Santa Fe Parcel letter via Military Express Leaving soon for campaign against the Navajos in the West.

(15) 8-29-1848 Cold Spring, Texas Short letter written at Camp Cold Springs, the men in high spirits going home again. (Image1) (Image2) (Image3) (Image4) (Image5) (Image6)

Est. $7,500-10,000
SOLD for $7,500.00
Will close during Public Auction

Railroad Covers

LotNo.

Symbol

CatNo.

Lot Description

1400

Memphis and Charleston Railroad. Green all-over ad on reverse of cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by blue Memphis, Tenn. duplex to New York, N.Y., matching green "Gayoso House" corner card; minor flap tears, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200. (Image1) (Image2)

Est. $150-200
SOLD for $220.00
Will close during Public Auction