"Columbus, Dec 15th 1839", manuscript postmark with matching "37½" cent rating on folded letter to Texana Tex., endorsed "Ford. by J.W. McClurg"; aging and some separation, Fine. Estimate  $300 - 400. This was the first year of operation for this small post office. It was addressed to Angeline Menefee, the wife of John Menefee who was the first postmaster of Texana Tex. in 1837. Texana was previously named Santa Anna for the Dictator of Mexico. $0 (Image)