"Camp Floyd, UT, Jan 14". Manuscript postmark with matching manuscript cross-hatch cancelling 3¢ dull red (11A), rich color, on cover from the Porter correspondence to New York City, Very Fine and choice Utah Territorial use, ex-Risvold.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

On 9 November 1858, amid gun fire and patriotic music, the soldiers of Camp Floyd, Utah Territory, raised the United States flag above their newly completed garrison. Named for Secretary of War, John B. Floyd, the post housed the largest concentration of U.S. troops to that time, in what immediately became the third largest city in Utah. Camp Floyd was a product of the so-called ""Utah War."" Influenced by rumors of rebellion in Utah, President James Buchanan ordered 2,500 soldiers led by Colonel Albert Sidney Johnston to Utah. After a short stay at the north end of the valley, Johnston moved his men across a creek from present-day Fairfield where soldiers, aided by Mormon laborers and artisans, built Camp Floyd. By December of 1858 Camp Floyd had its own post office using a manuscript postmark. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

Camp Floyd U.T., April 8. Sharp strike of homemade fancy postmark and matching "Paid 3" rating handstamp on blue 1859 cover to Mrs. Major F. J. Porter in New York City, endorsed "Charge Major Porter, 3 cents" at top, Very Fine and choice use.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

After a week of use in February 1859, the integral "Paid 3" was removed from the cds and used independently as shown here. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Camp Floyd, U.T., June 2. Sharp strike of homemade postmark ties 3¢ dull red (26), stamp repaired, on cover to Fort Bridger, Utah Territory; some minor tone spots and no flap, Fine and scarce example of this Camp Floyd, Utah Territory postmark.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

This new handmade townmark for Camp Floyd was made in early 1859. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Camp Floyd, U.T., Feb 2. Bold strike of cds ties two 3¢ dull red (26) singles, right faulty, on blue cover from the Porter correspondence to New York City, Very Fine strike of this Utah Territory Fort cds.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

"Cant Leavenworth Mo., 10 June". Manuscript postmark and matching "10" rating on folded cover to West Port Mo., 1837 inside docketing; some fold separations, Very Fine and scarce.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Cantonment Gibson, Ar., Jul 7. Bold cds and matching "Free" rating handstamp with "On Public Service" endorsement on 1842 folded cover to Brig. Genl. R. Jones, Adj. General at Washington D.C., inside docketed "Fort Gibson" from Lt. Col. Mason, 1st Dragoons with "Reports on detachments under Col. Kearney left on the 4th for Fort Leavenworth"; some light soiling, a Very Fine use, ex-Beals.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Fort Abercrombie, D.T, Jan 29. Sharp strike of cds and matching four-ring target cancel on 3¢ rose (65) on small lady's cover to Rochester N.H., 1865 receipt docketing on reverse; reduced slightly at right, a Very Fine strike.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Fort Adams, Mississippi Territory. 1809 (Mar. 22) Fort Adams, Mississippi Territory to Franklin Conn. folded letter dateline with "F*Adams*Mar 23" straightline postmark and manuscript "25" rating, endorsed "Pr. Mail" at bottom left, Very Fine and rare Mississippi Territorial Fort use.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

"Fort Ann, May 21" (New York). Blue manuscript postmark and manuscript "Paid 25" rating on 1842 folded letter to Brazoria, Republic of Texas, Texas blue manuscript "Ship 31¼" incoming ship rating for 25¢ postage plus 6¼¢ ship fee, business letter concerns selling a landing and settling accounts; some separations, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Fort Barnard Va. 1862 (May 29) to Grafton N.H. via Harnden's Express. Folded letter datelined "Fort Barnard May 29th 1862" with buff cover endorsed "By Harndens Express" and "$50", letter mentions sending $50, Very Fine and scarce Civil War money letter sent by Harnden's Express.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

Fort Barnard (1861-1865) was a Union Civil War Fort established in 1861 in Arlington County, Virginia named after Brigadier General John G. Barnard, who superintended the construction of the defenses of Washington DC. Fort Barnard was one of 33 forts on the Virginia side of the Potomac River that made up an outer defense line for Washington DC known as the Arlington Line. The fort was abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

"Ft. Belknap Tex., May 26/59". Manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 3" rating on orange cover to Wampsville N.Y.; endorsed "Via Butterfield O.L.M." Overland Mail; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

Fort Belknap was the northern anchor of a chain of forts founded to protect the Texas frontier from the Red River o the Rio Grande…From it troops pursued raiding band of Indians, and on occasion mounted expeditions from the fort carried the war to the enemy on the plains as far north as Kansas. Fort Belknap became the hub of a network of roads stretching in every direction, the most notable being the Butterfield Overland Mail route from St. Louis to San Francisco. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Fort Craig. N.M. "Aug 1". Complete strike of cds with manuscript date and matching squiggle cancels 3¢ pink (U35) entire to Newport R.I.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine strike of this desirable Territorial Fort postmark, ex-Dike.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Fort Cummings, N.Mex. Jul 5. Reddish cds duplexed with cork cancel on 3¢ green (U82) entire to Evanston Ill., Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200. Est. $150-200 (Image)

Est. $150-200

"Fort Dade, June the 22 1852" (Florida). Manuscript postmark and matching "Paid 3 Cts" rating on blue 1852 folded letter to Tallahassee Flor., written by John W. Harrel to David Walker Esq. who wishes to file on a purchase of some land and requests an appraisal made to ascertain the value, Very Fine and rare early Fort Dade letter.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

"Fort Fanning Jany 17th 1841" (Florida). Dateline on folded letter endorsed "Paid" and "Single", entered the mails with "Savannah Geo. Jan. 23" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with magenta "25" rating to Detroit Mich., interesting letter content about Captain leaving for Palatka (post nearest Savannah) due to sickness and the horrible conditions at the post: "…Most of the Officers at the Post have had it…This is a miserable Country, in Winter it is Fever and Ague, and in Summer it is Fever of the worst kind, it is very rarely any one escapes being sick two months at a time, Those who have been in the Country any length of time look like walking ghosts…"; light stain, F.-V.F. and scarce use from the short-lived Fort Fanning.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

Fort Fanning, Florida was built in November 1838 during the Second Seminole War and was first called "Palmetto". Later it was renamed in honor of Colonel Alexander Campbell Wilder Fanning, who had served under General Andrew Jackson in the First Seminole War. Its purpose was to protect the highly strategic and heavily utilized crossing of the Suwannee River. It also served as a base of operations for U.S. and Florida Militia troops that tried to suppress the activities of small bands of Creek and Seminole warriors that operated from the vast swamps of the lower Suwannee River. Raids and battles were a constant part of life in the region for both whites and Indians during the years 1836-1842. The fort was garrisoned for nearly five years, during which time, 31 soldiers lost their lives, all but three of them from sickness. The post was abandoned in February 1843 and because it was made of wood and situated in a warm humid climate, it soon deteriorated. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

"Fort Fanning, Oct -" (Florida). Type I manuscript postmark and matching "5" rating on blue folded letter datelined "Clay Landing, Oct. 2d 1851" to David Walker, Register of State Land at Tallahassee, Florida; light central fold toning, F.-V.F. and scarce postmark, The latest of only 6 recorded postmarks.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

Fort Fanning was an important U.S. Army post built on the Suwannee River during the Second Seminole War. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

"Fort Gates, July 6, 1852". Manuscript endorsement on buff cover entering mails with 3¢ dull red (11A), large margins to in at right, tied by partial "Pilatka Flor. Jul 8" cds to Savannah Ga.; some edge wear; flap torn, Very Fine and rare Florida Fort, ex-Meroni.
Estimate; $400 - 600. Est. $400-600 (Image)

Est. $400-600

"Fort Kearney, Dec 16th /55" (Nebraska Territory). Manuscript postmark misspelled with a "e" before the "y" and matching ms. "Free" rating on 1855 buff cover to the Hon. James W. Denver, Representative from California, Washington D.C.; partial flap, Very Fine and early territorial use.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

Fort Kearny, Nebraska Territory during this time period was very active and had just been moved from its original site at the mouth of Table Creek on the Platte River where the Oregon Trail passed. The Pony Express and telegraph communications eastward commenced in 1860. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Fort Keogh, Montana. Feb 24, 1883. Rectangular postmark duplexed with Indian Head fancy cancel on 3¢ green (184) on cover to Philadelphia Pa., Mar. 3rd arrival backstamp, original datelined letter accompanies reading "…I have met with an accident to day while on duty by losing one of my fingers from the right hand and shall receive my discharge at once…" and requests settling account immediately for $1,300; small cover edge flaws and opened on three sides, F.-V.F. and scarce Fort fancy cancel.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

Fort Keogh was established in 1876 after the Battle of Little Big Horn as a base of operations against the Sioux Indians. The use of an Indian Head fancy cancel is quite appropriate. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

(Fort) McKinney W.T. / Jul 11. Two-line postmark ties 3¢ green (147) on yellow cover from the Knapp correspondence to Newburgh N.Y., Very Fine and choice.
Estimate; $500 - 750.

AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE FORT MCKINNEY, WYOMING TERRITORY STRAIGHTLINE POSTMARK. Est. $500-750 (Image)

Est. $500-750

"Fort Osage Mo., June 23". Manuscript postmark and matching "10" rating on 1846 folded letter to New York N.Y. concerning his mourning of his wife's recent death and care of 5 children, he closes with "…I am in hopes to leave here in about 12 or 15 days. This country is our dark dreary wilderness to me now…", Very Fine, ex-Beals.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Fort Pickens, Fla, Feb 5. Clear strike of cds just ties 3¢ rose (65), s.e. at right, matching circular grid cancel on light buff cover to Syracuse N.Y., Very Fine, signed by Ashbrook on reverse (S.B.A.).
Estimate; $200 - 300.

Fort Pickens, Florida was located on an island at the entrance to Pensacola Bay. It was held by Federal forces throughout the Civil War. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Fort Randall, Dak. Apr 05. Clear strike of double-circle datestamp ties 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover to Wayland Mich.; reduced at left, Very Fine and scarce Dakota Territory Fort use.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300

Fort Randall, Dak. Aug 10. Sharp strike of double-circle postmark, matching four-ring target cancels 3¢ rose (65) on orange cover to Hammond, Wisc.; reduced slightly at right, a Very Fine Dakota Territory fort use.
Estimate; $300 - 400. Est. $300-400 (Image)

Est. $300-400

Fort Riley KT, July 23. Balloon-style cds ties 3¢ dull red (11A), large margins all around, on light buff cover to Hampton Va., Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300. Est. $200-300 (Image)

Est. $200-300