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LotNo.	Symbol	CatNo.	Lot Description
1			1860 Ship Letter from Guatemala to New York (21 Jul) red GUATEMALA 1861 postmark, and "4" (reales) paid handstamp on stampless cover with "New York Steamship / 10" arrival cancel. Rec;d 24 Aug, Very Fine, scarce origin. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
2			Correspondence to Commodore Perry's East India Squadron, 1851-1854. Group of 4 stampless covers, all addressed to John Smyth Sewall, ship's clerk on board the U.S.S. Saratoga, at Canton (2 covers), Shanghai & Macao, several with interesting contents including one discussing the whereabouts of other ships in the squadron: USS Susquehana, USS Mississippi, etc; postal markings include Hong Kong transits, etc; some collateral material accompanies regarding Commodore Perry's mission to Japan to open trade and provide security for U.S. naval interests. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $6,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
3			(Fumigated) 1825 Folded Cover from Trieste. Addressed to Boston with red "New York/Jul. 20" cds & matching straight line "Ship" handstamp, rated "20¾" manuscript rate in magenta, cover with discoloration due to sulphur disinfection, letter with wonderful contents regarding the Quarantine & fumigation of mails…The Quarantine laws are very severe. John Dalton & myself were put into the Lazaretto, which is a building exactly like our jail, high walls all round, its windows grated with iron bars & a guard always with us. We have the "liberty of the yard" but not allowed to touch any thing or any body, we being supposed to be infected with the plague. If you wish to send a letter to anyone in the city, it is taken from us in a pair of tongs, opened & smoked over a pan of Brimstone. This will be treated in that way.…Our time is fifteen days only, the Brazils being considered the most healthy climate in the world. We have here Greeks, Turks, Jews & Gentiles & all nations some are put in for forty days., Very Fine, a great usage and fascinating contents. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
4			Hargous Brothers / New York. Red oval forwarder handstamp on 1854 folded letter from Vera Cruz, Mexico to Grenoble, France, light red New York cancel (22 Mar), sent on Cunarder Asia to England, hence to France and charged 13 decemes on arrival., Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)	SOLD for $70.00 Will close during Public Auction
5			Little Rock, Ark./1830/Sept. 9. Clear strike of fancy shield and box cancel with manuscript "Paid 18¾" rate on cover front only to St. Louis Mo., docketed at right, a Very Fine strike, the unique example of the Little Rock Arkansas shield in box fancy cancel. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. The shield in box cancel should not be confused with the shield in semi-circle cancel, which is more common. The cancel offered here is believed to have been used only during September 1830. ASCC value $5,000. (Image1)	SOLD for $1,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
6			Little Rock, Ark./1831/May 5. Sharp bold strike of fancy shield in semi-circle postmark on folded letter sheet to New York City, manuscript "25" rate, Extremely Fine and choice, a marvelous strike of this rare Little Rock, Arkansas fancy territorial date stamp. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image1)	SOLD for $5,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
7			Bridgeport (Ct.) Mar. Bold straight line date stamp with manuscript day, on 1808 folded letter to Norwich, Ct., manuscript "10" rate, interesting letter from one doctor to another including the practice of using mercury, Extremely Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $220.00 Will close during Public Auction
8			Central Village CT./June 1. Full sharp strike of small type straight line date stamp on fresh 1847 folded letter to Whitneyville, Mass., matching "5" rate handstamp at upper right; faint file fold barely affecting postmark, Extremely Fine, a choice strike. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $190.00 Will close during Public Auction
9			Collinsville, Conn. Clear full strike of fancy Axe Head postmark with manuscript date and "6" rate, on fresh 1836 folded letter to the Collins Manufacturing Co. in Hartford, Conn. regarding charges for axes, Very Fine and choice. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
10			Lyme/Nov, 9/Conn. Blue boxed date stamp on 1842 folded letter to the postmaster in Stonington, Conn. with manuscript "Free" frank; some light toning and small tear at right, an Extremely Fine strike, this is the listing example for the ASCC. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)	SOLD for $210.00 Will close during Public Auction
11			Middlebury, Ct./Nov. 21. Fancy red oval wreath date stamp on 1848 folded letter to Naugatuck Ct., manuscript "5" rate; small edge tear at top center, Very Fine, undoubtedly a unique postmark & the listing example in the ASCC. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
12			Middletown. Bold straight line postmark with manuscript date below, on 1793 folded letter sheet to New Haven with manuscript "6" rate; light tone spots and missing a sideflap, still an Extremely Fine strike, ex Knapp. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $260.00 Will close during Public Auction
13			N(ew)H(aven). Manuscript initial postmark on 1770 folded letter to Newport, R.I., with "2.16" dwt/gr rate, Very Fine, a scarce Colonial usage from New Haven. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)	SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
14			New Haven Conn. Beehive. Red pictorial handstamp clearly struck on folded cover to Miss Laura Hines, New Haven Conn., red manuscript "12½" rate, light toning at left side, still a Very Fine strike of this rare marking, recent research proves that the New Haven Beehive was applied to covers during a ladies' fair, this example was discovered in a Southern college's archives and reached the market in 1994. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)	SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
15			N(ew)L(ondo)n. Manuscript postmark with "1.8" rate (1dwt, 8gr) alongside on 1782 folded cover and enclosure to Warwick, R.I.; light edge wear and small tone spots, F.-V.F., a scarce Confederation period usage. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $270.00 Will close during Public Auction
16			New London, Conn./Sep. 18. Red cds with matching straight line "Paid" and "40" rate on 1849 folded letter to San Francisco, Cal., letter regarding if the prospects for business are good in San Francisco, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)	SOLD for $220.00 Will close during Public Auction
17			Rocky Hill. Straight line townmark on 1833 folded letter to Harwinton, Conn., manuscript "Paid 6" rate notation; light tone band at bottom, Very Fine, very rare, listed but unpriced in the ASCC. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $120.00 Will close during Public Auction
18			So. Norwalk, Ct. Small type straight line postmark with "July 17" manuscript date below, on 1845 folded letter to Litchfield, Ct., Very Fine, a very rare postmark, ex Judge Fay. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $200.00 Will close during Public Auction
19			West Cheshire Ct. Straight line townmark with manuscript date below, on ca. 1847 cover to Southford, Conn., manuscript "5" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $170.00 Will close during Public Auction
20			Winchester, Ct. Aug. 27. Straight line postmark with manuscript day on 1827 folded letter to Auburn, N.Y., manuscript "Paid 18¾" rate at right, Very Fine and choice, a scarce postmark, the listing example in ASCC. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
21			Windsor Locks, Ct./Oct. 22. Full strike of first type fancy illustrated Steamboat in Lock postmark in red, on 1833 folded letter to New Bedford, Mass., manuscript "12½" rate, letter with interesting content…we have a new Post Office lately established within a few rods of my door by the name (Windsor Locks Post Office), Very Fine, a lovely early example of this scarce marking. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)	SOLD for $700.00 Will close during Public Auction
22			Windsor Locks, Ct./Apr. 22. First type fancy illustrated Steamboat in Lock postmark, a beautiful detailed strike in red with printed "Apr." and manuscript "22" date and "18?" rate on 1841 folded letter to Bath N.H., light file folds do not affect marking, small light tone spot at top left, an Extremely Fine strike. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)	SOLD for $500.00 Will close during Public Auction
23			(Woodstock, Ct.) Missent to Woodstock. Ct./Forwd. Oct. 30. Clear full strike of red boxed auxiliary handstamp on incoming 1828 folded letter, red "Boston, Ms., Oct 27" cds and straight line "Paid" handstamp with manuscript "10" rate, Extremely Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $180.00 Will close during Public Auction
24			Connecticut Fancy Postmarks, 1804-50's. 16 covers; including 2 blue fancy Hampton boxed octagon date stamps showing different Paid 3 handstamps (octagon, circle), similar Haddam postmark in red and West Hartford in black, ovals including red 1819 Middletown rimless, red 1833 Madison rimless, red 1816 Stamford with fancy "Free", red 1849 Woodstock irregular with "Free" and red 1841 Woodbury, 1853 Kensington tombstone with matching "Paid 3", 1850's blue Harwinton framed arc, 1828 Windham arc, 1830 Lyme rimless in red, 1847 red Tolland "baker's cap", 1804 N. London small ornamental cds and a 1852 New Haven usage with fancy "Ship" in scroll handstamp, F.-V.F. or better. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $800.00 Will close during Public Auction
25			Connecticut Manuscript Postmarks, 1820-48. 9 covers with scarce to rare towns; includes 1829 Ketch Mills, 1839 Scantic Village1839 South Voluntown, 1820 Redding, 1848 Wilkinson, 1837 East Goshen, 1832 North Canaan, 1835 Bradleyville and 1841 North Kent, F.-V.F. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)	SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
26			Connecticut Rate Covers, 1802-37. 6 cover selected for their rates or rate markings; including 1816 Windham restored rate 10¢, 1802 Colchester "Way 9", 1830's Tariffville and Mansfield Center with attached rates, 1834 New Haven with "Ship" in a boat rate marking in red & 1834 New London "Ship" from Sag Harbor L.I. (likely early L.I. steamboat), F.-V.F. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)	SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
27			Connecticut Stampless Covers, 1729-1850's. Approximately 180 covers covering the entire state; starts with 1729 Woodstock carried outside the mails, a nice group of Hartford and New Haven including a attractive Valentine envelope, most notably a wonderful array of towns and types both handstamp and manuscript with virtually no duplication and generally in very nice condition, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image1) Get Market Data for [United States Collection] Visual Pricing Guide Sample Census	SOLD for $3,250.00 Will close during Public Auction
28			Connecticut Straight Line Postmarks, 1789-1850's. 25 covers; includes 1828 East Goshen, 1834 Greenwich, 1803 Stamford, five 1804-29 Litchfield including misspelled "Licthfield", three 1789-1802 New Haven postmarks, 1798 New London with manuscript "Sh 16½", 1798 Hartford (2), 1830's Pomfret (2) one with handstamp date, 1803 red Norwich, 1826 red Stonington, 1827 red Thompson, 1843 West Hartland, 1844-46 West Meriden (2 different), 1850's Willington in red with "Paid III" handstamp, 1843 Windsor and 1831 Farmington, generally Fine. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)	SOLD for $2,400.00 Will close during Public Auction
29			George T. Col., Jun 26. Brown cds on 1807 folded letter sheet from Kingston, Jamaica to New York, manuscript "Ship" and "53" rate (17¢ x3 + 2¢ ship fee), "pr Sampson" ship endorsement at bottom left, Very Fine, a scarce incoming ship letter via Georgetown. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
30			Washington City D.C., Jan 8. Red cds and matching straight line Free handstamp on ca. 1841 folded letter sheet to Adams, N.Y., manuscript "Free D. Levy" frank in the hand of Florida territorial delegate to Congress David Levy Yulee; light tone spot at center, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $210.00 Will close during Public Auction
31			1781 Siege of Pensacola. Folded letter datelined "Bedford Sqaure (London) 2 August, 1781" and addressed to Spanish Town, Jamaica, manuscript "1/" rate and "2/AU" Bishop mark on reverse, content with interesting content regarding the war with America & France…The Jamica fleet, last from Leith, are arrived safe in the river…An Express from Sir George Rodney is arrived to day; all I hear is that the French are in possession of Tobago and that there has not been any second Engagement between the French Fleet and ours - Admiral Arburhnot is arrived from New York without any material news - By accounts from France Pensacola surrendered on the 8th of May - The Breor Fleet has got to Cadiz, and joined the Spanards, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $280.00 Will close during Public Auction
32			1812 East Florida Rebellion. Folded letter written by Georia Congressman George M. Troup and addressed to "Col. Th. A. Smith, Comd U.S. Troops, St. Marys", Savannah, Ga. origin cds and manuscript "12½" rate, letter with fascinating content…On or about the 17th of July I saw the Secy of War at Washington - among other things connected with the military service in Georgia he said that he had ordered the liberation of Maj. Laval both because he could not be brought to trial at St. Marys for want of officers & because the public service demanded his presence elsewhere. He distinctly stated that the measure had been taken with reluctance - that no disrespect was intended toward you - that on the contrary your services were highly valued by him & moreover requested that if I saw you I would make known to you those assurances. It will give me pleasure if these sentiments of the Secty will remove any unpleasant impression which the liberation of Maj. Laval may have on your mind.; minor edge wear and a few tone spots, Very Fine, a wonderful historial letter regarding the imprisonment and release of Major Jacint Laval, ex Meroni. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. Major Laval had been placed under arrest at St. Marys by Col. Smith when the major had refused to support the rebels in E. Florida. The refusal of Major Laval to help unless ordered from Washington directly, was one of the major factors in the collapse of the patriot rebellion. (Image1)	SOLD for $2,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
33			1812 Patriot Invasion of Spanish Florida. Folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa. with rare "Robertsville Blk Swamp. S.C." manuscript postmark and "25" rate, letter from David Ewing - a recently released patriot soldier held prisoner at St. Augustine, letter with content regarding his imprisonment…Mrs. Ewing informs me that she wrote you respecting my being captured but thank heaven I returned safe to my family and found them all in health after suffering a severe confinment of five months and four days as I almost ever heard of. I was in a dungeon in the Fort of Augustine without anything to sleep on but a board six feet long & 9½ inches wide the floor muddy and the driping wet and owning to some error of judgement of Genl. Matthews or of his too great zeal, I was deceived by him and led to believe that I should with the other volunteers be supported by the U.S. nor did I ever know to the contrary until I was liberated by the humanity of the Spanish Governor. During the time above mentioned myself and one more was fed on parsley & beares. lights boild together and a Raisor never come to our faces nor did we ever see the light of the sun in the time except when the door was oppen'd to hand in a piggin of vitrials…I am quite at my ease since I returned home and the manner more my friends sent a petition for my relief but I met it on my way home being liberated by the Governor for reasons unknown while other prisoners were retained but I can inform you that there was some tokens (masonic) passed from me and answered by his Excellency and my liberation followed without one word ever being exchanged on the subject. No Mason is about to hold office in the Spanish Government but you may rest assured there are many who do, F.-V.F., a fascinating and unique letter from one of few soldiers captured during the 1812 Occupation of Spanish East Florida, ex Frajola. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image1)	SOLD for $1,900.00 Will close during Public Auction
34			First Seminole War. Folded letter datelined "London, 10 August 1818" to New York City, red "Boston, Ms., Sep 22" cds and straight line "Ship" handstamp with "20½" rate, rare blue "Ship Milo, S.G. Bronson, Sail'd Aug 16" dotted circular date stamp (BPM 276A), letter contains reference to an act of Andrew Jackson that nearly caused another war with England…Very much interest is excited here by the capture of Pensacola & the execution of A Arbuthnot & until these occurrences wear off or if satisfactorily explained by your government, the transactions in your funds will be precarious, Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000. Jackson served in the military again during the First Seminole War. He was ordered by President James Monroe in December 1817 to lead a campaign in Georgia against the Seminole and Creek Indians. The Seminoles attacked Jackson's Tennessee volunteers. The Seminoles' attack, however, left their villages vulnerable, and Jackson burned them and the crops. He found letters that indicated that the Spanish and British were secretly assisting the Indians. Jackson believed that the United States could not be secure as long as Spain and the United Kingdom encouraged Indians to fight, and argued that his actions were undertaken in self-defense. When Jackson captured Pensacola, Florida, with little more than some warning shots and deposed the Spanish governor, he then captured, tried and executed two British subjects, Robert Ambrister and Alexander Arbuthnot, who had been supplying and advising the Indians. (Image1)	SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
35			On United States Service/The Commander of the U.S. Sc. Porpoise. Manuscript military endorsement on 1823 folded letter datelined "U.S. Schooner Porpoise off St. Augustine, 31st July 1823"; couple light cover tone spots, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $150.00 Will close during Public Auction
36			Second Seminole War and the Caloosahatchee Massacre. 1839 letter from Savannah, Ga. to Tennessee from I. Mackey who recently returned from Tampa Bay, letter with fancinating content…I hardly know what to say about the Florida troubles for there appears to neither war nor peace. The Indians shake hands with people one day, the next day take their scalps, and third day apoligize for their conduct. I left the Coloosahatchee the evening before the treacherous murder of 18 out of the 28 persons at the trading house. The Indians looked as mild and talked as amiably as if there was no guile in their hearts and not a soul I imagine suspected or thought of danger from them. They were in comparatively large numbers and no cause can be derived for the outbreak but their love of blood, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)	SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
37			U.S. Ship St. Marys off Pensacola Navy Yard/Jany 16th. 1845. Dateline on lengthy 4-page enclosure to Philadelphia, Pa., cover entered the mails with "Pensacola, Flor., Jan 17" cds (type VII) and manuscript "10" rate, letter with interesting content regarding the Mexican War…It appears that Mexico is now in the midst of a revolution. General Paradez at the head of four thousand men has marched upon the capitol and at Vera Cruz there has been some bloodshed. Mr. Sliddel (our Minister) is still in Mexico though he has not yet been received. It is supposed nothing will be done respecting our difficulties until the country becomes settled. This popular movement has, it is said, been occasioned by the arrival of our Minister in Mexico, the opposition party hearing that Mr. S. was clothed with authority to offer twenty million as a consideration for Texas and California, were fearful that this great amount of money would be used against them.; cover with a few stain spots, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $240.00 Will close during Public Auction
38			David Levy (Yulee). Signature on two page letter datelined "Homosassa, Flo, Feby 20, 1853" to the Secretary of the Navy (John P. Kennedy) recommendation for the post of Navy Agent at Live Oak, Fla.…Mr. Cyprian T. Jenkins informs me that handstamp will apply for the appt of Live Oak agent in the place of Mr. Waterson, he present incumbent. I beg leave to recommend him to yr favorable consdierarion. Mr. J. has been a long resident of Flo., into which State he immigrated from Maryland. He was lately, & indeed still is, a memberof the Legislature of the State, and I have no doubt would fulfil to your satisfaction & that of the public the duty of the office he desires., Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. David Levy Yulee was an American politician from Florida and the first Jewish member of the United States Senate. (Image1)	SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
39			Adamsville, Fla./Nov. 2. Cds and "Paid 3" in circle handstamp (type IIA) on 1855 folded letter to Tallahassee, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)	SOLD for $290.00 Will close during Public Auction
40			Alaqua, Fl.d/6th Oct. Manuscript postmark (type I) with "Free" blotched out and rated "18¾", on reverse of 1826 folded letter to Tallahassee; cover separated at folds and re-attached, Fine, the earliest recorded usage from Alaqua. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)	SOLD for $1,050.00 Will close during Public Auction
41			Alligator, E.F./13th Nov. 1833. Manuscript postmark (type I) on folded letter sheet to Tallahassee, manuscript "12½" rate; cover with light allover toning, otherwise Very Fine, the earliest known usage from Alligator. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)	SOLD for $1,100.00 Will close during Public Auction
42			Alligator, Fla./Jany 21, 1850. Manuscript postmark (type II) and "5" rate on folded letter to Tallahassee, Very Fine, ex Rice. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $170.00 Will close during Public Auction
43			Alligator, Fla./Nov 21. Bold cds with matching "5" in circle handstamp (type VIIB) on 1852 folded letter to Mineral Springs, E. Florida, letter datelined "Granville City, N.C., Oct 10th 1852", Very Fine and choice, only recorded example with the "5" rate handstamp. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
44			Almirante, Fla./June 17th. Manuscript postmark (type I) on 1830 folded letter to Tallahassee, manuscript "18¾" rate, enclosure of election results of Walton County lists all 32 electors by name with elections held at the house of Almirate postmaster Jerimah Savell, Very Fine, the earliest of only two territorial postmarks recorded from Almirante in private hands. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)	SOLD for $950.00 Will close during Public Auction
45			(Amelia Island). Handcarried letter addressed to "Capt. Thomas T. Morton, Ship Symmetry, from Portsmouth, Engd", letter datelined "New York, 4 April, 1812" regarding the embargo on British goods and the status of Amelia Island…As an Embargo is certainly laid at Washington, we expect it here tomorrow morning, it will therefore by very important to come in with the ship. I will therefore recommend you going to Amelia & put yourself under the direction of Mr. Stewart & Mr. Welsh, who will either load you for the South Yards, or you perhaps may get a freight for Liverpool, but you must take care to keep out of the waters of the United States…A report is in circulation that Amelia Island has shook off the Spanish Authority & declared themselves Independent; light cover soiling and toning, Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)	SOLD for $650.00 Will close during Public Auction
46			Amelia (Island) 25 Decr 1811. Dateline on folded letter addressed to the captain of the ship Franklin in Philadelphia, Pa., entered the mails with manuscript "St. Marys, 28 Dec" postmark and "25" rate, forwarded to Charleston, S.C. with red "Phi, Ja 15" cds and re-rated "25", letter regarding the shipping of timber; light cover wear and some toning, F.-V.F. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)	SOLD for $675.00 Will close during Public Auction
47			Apalachicola, Florida/May 11. Bold fancy arched date stamp (type II) on 1833 folded letter sheet to Tallahassee, manuscript "37½" rate; reinforced file fold, Very Fine, a great Florida territorial rarity, this being one of only two known examples of the first Apalachicola handstamp postmark, ex-Meroni. Estimate $2,000 - 3,000. (Image1)	SOLD for $4,000.00 Will close during Public Auction
48			Appalachicola, Fty/Mar. 15. Cds (type III) and manuscript "25" rate on 1838 folded letter to Providence, R.I., letter with interesting content from seamen heading the Apalachicola describing running aground on the reefs in the Florida Keys…I write to inform you of our arrival here on the eighth after a passage of 16 days, two of which we lay in Key West, having been rather unfortunate on our passage out, when on the night of the 28, we ran on to Samboes Reef, which reef lies in sight of Key West…fortunate for me, it was my watch below at the time. I had been turned in about two hours, and was soumnd asleep, but I heard her the momment we struck, and supposed that a ship had run into us, as I heard the coral cracking under her bottom, which sounds like the breaking of yards and masts…As soon as she was struck, she swung broadside into the reef…We tried to back her off, but no go, the sea kept heaving her on…We began to think she would have to lay her bones there, but fortunate for us, the next day was pleasant and light wind. At day light, there was rocks out of water not half our length from us and…there was a wrecking schooner come to us and hauled alongside to take out our cargo…in half an hour she was again afloat…We had to take the schooner in tow to steer us in to Key West, where we arrived in two hours, and there hung our rudder again…The Capt was on deck half an hour before she struck, and saw a light which he said was Sand Key light, which afterwards proved to be Key West light, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $170.00 Will close during Public Auction
49			Appalachicola, Fty/Jun 9. Red cds (type III) on sealed and unopened court depositon to Clayton, Ala., manuscript "37½" rate; some light toning and soiling, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)	SOLD for $70.00 Will close during Public Auction
50			Aspalagam Flo./February 10th. Manuscript postmark (type I) with "40" rate on 1831 folded letter to Tallahassee; cover toning and reinforced folds, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $160.00 Will close during Public Auction
51			Aucilla, Fla./7 Feby. Blue manuscript postmark (type I) and "25" rate on 1843 folded letter to Newmarket, Tenn.; some light toning, F.-V.F., this being the only known territorial usage from Aucilla and one of only two known manuscript postmarks. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)	SOLD for $575.00 Will close during Public Auction
52			Augusta Fa/Nov 14. Manuscript postmark (FPHS type III) with matching "10" rate on 1848 folded letter to Mobile Ala., red "Adv 2" advertisment rate handstamp; archival tape reinforced edge wear at bottom, otherwise Very Fine, only two recorded examples of this type postmark outside institutional holdings, extremely unusual with the Mobile "Adv 2" handstamp. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
53			Bailey's Mills, Flo./April 25th. Manuscript postmark (type I) with the scarce "6¼" rate on folded letter to Tallahassee, letter datelined from Monticello; central file fold, Very Fine, one of only three recorded territotrial usages from Bailey's Mills. Estimate $300 - 400. The unusual 6¼ charge was based upon circulating scrip, which was used in Florida during the 1830-40's at some post offices including Tallahassee. (see ASCC pgs XIX and 53). (Image1)	SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
54			Belleville, Fla./Sept. 2/48. Manuscript postmark (type I) with "Paid 10" rate at right, on folded letter to New York City; some trivial faint toning, Very Fine, the earliest of only 6 examples recorded of this postmark type. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $160.00 Will close during Public Auction
55			Blounts Town Fla/April 27. Manuscript postmark (type I) and "Paid 5" rate on 1849 folded letter to Tallahassee, Fla.; slight toning, Very Fine, one of three recorded examples of which this is the earliest. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
56			Bunker Hill, Flo./Oct 15th. Manuscript postmark (type I) with "Free" rate on reverse of 1835 folded letter to Tallahassee; some faint toning and fading in address panel, F.-V.F., the only known postmark from Bunker Hill in private hands, ex Ferrell. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
57			(Camp Clinch). Dateline on 1829 folded letter to Washington City, entered the mails with red "Pensa. F., Mar 24" cds and matching straight line "Free" handstamp (type VIa); some toning along file folds, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)	SOLD for $70.00 Will close during Public Auction
58			Campbellton, WF/February 8. Manuscript postmark (type I) and "Free" rate on 1836 folded letter to Tallahassee; light stain and nick at top center, F.-V.F., the only known territorial usage from Cambellton in private hands. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $350.00 Will close during Public Auction
59			Campbellton, Fla./April 27/51. Manuscript postmark (type II) and "5" rate on folded letter sheet to Tallahassee, Fla.; cover age spots and toning along file fold, Fine, the earliest known statehood usage and the FSPH listing example. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $170.00 Will close during Public Auction
60			Cerro Gordo, Fla/Dec 8. Manuscript postmark (type I) and "Paid 5" rate on 1849 folded letter to Tallahassee, Fla., Very Fine, five examples recorded, this is the listing example in the FSPH, ex Briggs. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
61			Chattahoochie, Fla./Apr. 4. Red oval postmark with manuscript date (Type IV, misspelled) on 1834 folded letter to Bath, Me., manuscript "25" rate; some cover edge wear and light toning, Very Fine, the only recorded example of the first Chattahoochee handstamp postmark. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)	SOLD for $1,600.00 Will close during Public Auction
62			Chattahoochee, Flo./Oct. 12. Red circular postmark with manuscript date (type V) on 1835 folded election returns to Tallahassee, manuscript "10" rate, a Very Fine and choice strike. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)	SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
63			Chattahoochee/Feb 6th '38. Manuscript postmark (type I) on folded election returns to Quincy, with the scarce 6¼ rate; some reinforced splitting at folds, otherwise Very Fine, a nice example of the elusive 6¼ rate from Chattahoochee, ex-Meroni. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)	SOLD for $525.00 Will close during Public Auction
64			China Hill P.O., Flo/January 31st, 1846. Manuscript postmark (type I) and "5" rate on 1846 folded letter to Quincy, Fla., Very Fine, one of three known manuscript postmarks from China Hill, this being the only type I postmark. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)	SOLD for $525.00 Will close during Public Auction
65			Clifton, Fla/Decr 9th. Manuscript postmark (type I) and "10" rate on folded letter sheet to Columbia, S.C., forwarded to Hamburg with red "Columbia, S.C., Jan 3" cds and "Fowd 5" totaling "15", Very Fine, one of three manuscript postmarks known. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)	SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
66			Dells/7th Oct. Manuscript postmark (type I) with "12½" rate on 1826 folded letter to Tallahassee, Very Fine, the earliest known usage for this type postmark. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)	SOLD for $325.00 Will close during Public Auction
67			(Fernandina). Address on folded letter datelined "Alexandria July 14th, 1815" with interesting content regarding recent events and news at the end of the War of 1812 and the Treaty of Ghent…We have has great rejoicings at Jacksons success & its lamented by many that Cockburn was not in the war there…it is reported that there was an indorsement on the New York way bill saying there is a Peace…there is no doubt with me but we shall have it shortly if it has not come, as Parliment say they had no idea that the Govt. was at war for conquest…there appears much dissatisfaction with many, since they have seen Mr. Madisons communications to Congress from Ghent…Appropriations are made to rebuild the Public buildings at Washington…Mr. Ringold clerk in the war office has said to one of our citizens he was authorized to say by the President that a Treaty has arrived, also content regarding the mails including an express leaving for Charleston; light cover staining, F.-V.F. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)	SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction
68			(Fernandina, Amelia Island, Jany 5th 1818, U.S. Ship John Adams). Dateline on folded letter to the postmaster at Batavia, N.Y., entered the mails with manuscript "St. Marys, Jany 10" postmark and "Free" franking, brown "Washn. City, Jan 21" cds with matching straight line "Free" handstamp, letter mentioning the recent island occupation and capture of a Spanish slave schooner…A few days after we took possession of this place a patriot Privateer came in with a Spanish Slave schnoor, her prize, in compy - we made prize of them both; minor edge wear, Very Fine. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)	SOLD for $625.00 Will close during Public Auction
69			Fernandina/Oct 28th. Manuscript postmark (type II) on 1836 folded letter sheet to St. Augustine, manuscript 1½oz. weight and "75" rate, Very Fine, ex-Rice. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $230.00 Will close during Public Auction
70			Flemington/aprl 19th. Manuscript postmark (type I) and "Paid 5" rate on 1850 folded letter to Tallahassee, M. Fla.; file folds, Very Fine, the FSPH listing example. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $270.00 Will close during Public Auction
71			(Fort Geo.(rge) Isld, Dec. 6, 1851). Dateline on folded letter to St. Augustine, Fla., cover with red "Mayport Mills, Fla., Dec 7th" cds and matching straight line "Free" handstamp and manuscript "K.B. Gibbs P.M." free frank, letter written by postmaster regarding the selling of lands including Fort George Island; file folds, Very Fine, one of two recorded usages of the "Free" handstamp from Mayport Mills, ex Rice. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $525.00 Will close during Public Auction
72			(Fort Lauderdale, E.F./Feb. 26, 1840). Dateline on folded letter to Annapolis, Md., red "St. Augustine, Fl.T." cds (type XIV, 5-10 known) and manuscript "25" rate, Very Fine, a rare usage from Fort Lauderdale. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)	SOLD for $950.00 Will close during Public Auction
73			Fort Pickens, Fla./December 10, 1845. Military origin docketing (type I) on fresh folded letter to Houlton, Me., officially entered the mails with "Pensacola, Flor., Dec 13" cds and manuscript "10" rate, Very Fine, the only known manuscript 'postmark' from Fort Pickens. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)	SOLD for $725.00 Will close during Public Auction
74			(Fort San Carlos, Barrancas). Dateline on 1827 folded letter to Chazy, N.Y., entered the mails with red "Pensa, F., Oct 6" cds and matching "Free" straight line handstamp (type VId), letter mentions Com. Porter and De Witt Clinton, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)	SOLD for $130.00 Will close during Public Auction
75			(Fort St. Marks, Florida, 1 Oct. 1823). Manuscript datelined on folded cover to Pittsford, VT., privately carried to Georgia and placed in the mails with rare "Creek Agency, Ga. 11th Oct." manuscript postmark, letter with interesting content…There is no mail comes to this place and letters are forwarded to this place by an express from the Creek Agency and It is expected that the Capital of the Floridas will be near this place and I intend or rather have in view a settlement here when the Indians shall be removed at the end of one year as by treaty will be the case; some light cover toning, F.-V.F., a rare and early Florida military post usage from Fort St. Marks. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)	SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction
76			(Fort Stansbury/Middle Florida/Nov. 13th, 1842). Dateline on folded letter to Brig. Gen. R. Jones in Washington, D.C., red "Tallahassee, Flor., Nov 14" cds and matching straight line "Free" handstamp (type VIIh), "On Service" endorsement at top; file fold affecting postmark, Very Fine, ex McNeal. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $525.00 Will close during Public Auction
77			Garey's Ferry, Flo./Jan. 28. Manuscript postmark (type I) and "25" rate on fresh 1845 folded letter to Monticello, N.Y., letter datelined Whitesville regarding taking medicials from medicated wrapper and doctor's syrups to snake root tea, Extremely Fine, quite certainly one of the finest of only four recorded territorial usages from Garey's Ferry, ex-Jarrett. Estimate $400 - 600. (Image1)	SOLD for $425.00 Will close during Public Auction
78			Ghentsville, Flo/Aug. 23. Manuscript postmark (type I) and "Paid 5" rate on 1851 folded letter to Tallahassee, Fla., Very Fine, the only known stampless example from Ghentsville, ex Ferrell. Estimate $750 - 1,000. (Image1)	SOLD for $625.00 Will close during Public Auction
79			Greenwood Fla/June 6th, 1851. Manuscript postmark (type II) and "10" rate on folded letter sheet to Windsor, N.C.; some light toning, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $220.00 Will close during Public Auction
80			Hickstown, Flor./Octr 1st. Manuscript postmark (type II) and "Free" rate on 1831 folded letter to Tallahassee, letter regarding the election of a territorial delegate and mentions Hickstown postmaster Dennis Hawkins, Very Fine, one of only four recorded territorial usages from Hickstown in private hands. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)	SOLD for $450.00 Will close during Public Auction
81			Holmes Spring, Fla./Aug. 5th, 1853. Manuscript postmark (type II) and "5" rate on folded letter sheet to Tallahassee, Fla.; small cover nick at top, otherwise Very Fine, the only known manuscript postmark type and one of two manuscript postmarks in private hands, ex Ferrell. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)	SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
82			Holmes Valley, F./Nov. 7th 1833. Manuscript postmark (type III) and "25" rate on folded letter sheet to Tallahassee, Very Fine, very rare with only two recorded territorial usages from Holmes Valley in private hands. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)	SOLD for $575.00 Will close during Public Auction
83			Homosassa/Fa Oct. 5. Manuscript postmark (type II) on 1847 folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa., letter written by postmaster with manuscript "Free W.S. Olmstead P.M." free frank; hint of waterstaining, still Very Fine, one of three manuscript postmarks known in private hands. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)	SOLD for $550.00 Will close during Public Auction
84			Jacksonville, Flo./Dec. 27. Rimless oval postmark with manuscript date (type II) on 1827 folded letter to Washington City, manuscript "25" rate, letter datelined "St. Johns E.F.", Very Fine, the unique example of Jacksonville's first handstamp postmark. Estimate $1,500 - 2,000. (Image1)	SOLD for $1,700.00 Will close during Public Auction
85			Jacksonville, Flo./Augt. 10. Red cds (type III, inverted "1") on 1828 folded election returns to Tallahsssee, manuscript "37½" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $110.00 Will close during Public Auction
86			Jacksonville, Flo./Augt. 2. Red cds with matching boxed "Paid" handstamp (type IIIb) and "18¾" rate on 1830 folded letter to Tallahassee, letter datelined from St. John's, Fine, ex-McNeal. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)	SOLD for $60.00 Will close during Public Auction
87			Jacksonville, Flor./Feb. 11. Red cds (type IV) on 1845 folded letter to "Lieut. W.F. Lynch, Commander of the U.S. Steamer Colonel Harney, Pensacola Florida", forwarded to New Orleans, La. with "Pensacola, Flor., Feb 22" cds and manuscript "forwd 18¾" totalling "37½"; some reinforced internal fold separations, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)	SOLD for $60.00 Will close during Public Auction
88			Jasper, Fla./Decr. 18th. Manuscript postmark (type I) and "25" rate on 1842 folded letter to New Market, E. Tenn.; toning in lower right corner, F.-V.F., one of five recorded territorial usage from Jasper. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $220.00 Will close during Public Auction
89			Jasper, Fla./Jan 16. Red cds with matching straight line "Paid" and "5" rate handstamps (types IVAa) on 1850 folded letter to Tallahassee, Fla.; cover toning and a couple small sealed tears at top, F.-V.F., the earilest recorded example of the first Jasper handstamp postmark; signed E.N. Sampson. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)	SOLD for $130.00 Will close during Public Auction
90			Jennings, Fla./Jany 16. Manuscript postmark and "Paid 5" rate on folded letter to Tallahassee, Fla., Very Fine, one of three recorded postmarks from Jennings, ex Rice. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
91			Key West, Flor./Sept. 9. Red manuscript postmark (type I) and "25" rate on 1830 folded letter to Governer Duval in Tallahassee; file folds, F.-V.F., the earliest of three recorded manuscript territorial Key West postmarks. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)	SOLD for $525.00 Will close during Public Auction
92			(Key West). Dateline on 1832 folded letter to Maj. Genl. Jessup in Washington D.C., entered the mails with bold "Pensa. F., Oct 5" cds with matching straight line "Free" and "Ship" handstamps (types VIac); light cover tone spots and non-contemporary colored pencil date at lower left, F.-V.F., one of two recorded territorial examples of the "Ship" handstamp. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $600.00 Will close during Public Auction
93			Key West, Florida/Mar. 16. Red oval date stamp and matching "25" rate handstamp alongside (type IIIC) on 1841 folded letter to Washington D.C., Very Fine, the earliest recorded usage of this rate handstamp, only 3-5 such usages known. Estimate $200 - 300. (Image1)	SOLD for $850.00 Will close during Public Auction
94			Key-West, Florida/Apr. 22. Red oval date stamp (type III) on cover to West Tisbury, Mass., matching straight line "Paid" and "40" rate handstamps for letter weighing between 1½-2 oz., 1851 pencil docketing at left, F.-V.F., this is the only recorded example of the "40" rate handstamp being used in Key West, ex McNeal; signed Ashbrook. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $140.00 Will close during Public Auction
95			Knox Hill, Fla., March 1st. Manuscript postmark and "Paid 3" rate on 1853 folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa., Very Fine, one of 5 known early manuscript postmark usages from Knox Hill. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)	SOLD for $400.00 Will close during Public Auction
96			Madison, Fla./22Jany '42. Manuscript postmark (type III) and red manuscript "25" rate on cover addressed to Hartley, Lower Canada, "Via New New & Derby Line, Vt." routing endorsement at lower left and manuscript "USPO Co 1-3½ + 9/ 2/0½" rate total, light red "Montreal L.C., Feb 12, 1843" transit cds; light edge wear and toning at right, F.-V.F., a rare usage, one of three territorial usage from Madison in private hands. Estimate $500 - 750. (Image1)	SOLD for $575.00 Will close during Public Auction
97			Madison, Flor,/Feb 28. Full clear cds (type IX) on folded letter sheet to Tallahassee, Fla., handstamp straight line "Paid" & manuscript "5" rate, pencil notation at top left, "chg Box No. 8", Extremely Fine, a choice strike. Estimate $100 - 150. (Image1)	SOLD for $80.00 Will close during Public Auction
98			Madison CH Fla/Oct. 18th. Manuscript postmark and "5" rate on 1847 folded letter sheet to Tallahassee, Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $240.00 Will close during Public Auction
99			Magnolia, Fla./Oct. 21. Straight line date stamp (type II) on 1834 folded letter to La Praire, Lower Canada, manuscript "Free Ed Seixas, P.M." free frank, red "New York, Nov 8" cds and manuscript "4½" rate, red rimless "La Paraire, 13 Nov 34" receiving cds; some edge splitting and soiling at upper left, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400. (Image1)	SOLD for $375.00 Will close during Public Auction
100			Magnolia, Fla., May 6. Two line postmark (type II) on 1834 folded cover to Tallahassee with manuscript "6" rate at top right, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200. (Image1)	SOLD for $190.00 Will close during Public Auction