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Daniel F. Kelleher Auctions, LLC Sale: 779

United States
State/Territorial Postal History
California
Sale No: 779
Lot No: 368
Symbol: C
Cat No: California San Francisco

image SAN FRANCISCO July 2, well-struck straightline handstamp with magenta manuscript "July 2" and "40" rate on folded letter datelined "Sacramento City, June 26" and begins with "Dear Brother Chas., I have but a moment to write before we are off for the diggers on the north fork of the American river about fifty miles from this place…they are getting from one to four ounces of gold a day. I do not think there is a great prospect of getting rich but we shall see…We are all together now, in good spirits & are determined to try our try our luck with our wash bowls & shovels. No man need come here without expecting the experience much sacrifice of comfort. If we are permitted to return in safety, I shall be grateful. There is no danger here or at the mines from robberies. We have arrived here just in time for the best digging. " to Painted Post NY, Very Fine strike, the first handstamp used at the San Francisco post office, carried on the PMSS Oregon on July 2. (Image)

Estimate $800-1,200

Opening US$ 800.00
Sold...US$ 800.00


Closed..Feb-21-2023, 14:09:42 EST
Sold For 800
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