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1201

For the Union, Michigan. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Lady Liberty and state seal on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) nat. s.e., tied by two strikes of "Washington D.C. Nov 6, 1862" cds to Francestown N.H.; original Union patriotic lettersheet datelined "Gen. Casey's Div., Co. B. 13th Regt. N.H.V., Fairfax Co. Va, Nov 5, 1862" from Henry Belcher to his sister with some interesting camp content "…we started from Camp Chase about noon we marched about four and we got there about four clock…then we marched about four miles and went on picket duty and we stay there about twenty four and then we went in to camp…we expect to stay hear all winter…"; cover reduced at right; lettersheet folds, Very Fine and scarce Magnus design.
Estimate; $500 - 750.
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Est. $500-750
SOLD for $650.00
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1202

For the Union, Michigan. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Seated Lady Liberty and State Seal on lettersheet datelined "Camp Michigan, Va. Dec 13th 61" letter from soldier to his sister including some military content "…I have gotten so used to soldiering that I like it very well and think I would not quit for the business for farming…the whole affair is settled but the sooner we have the fighting to do and get it settled the letter I shall like it…"; bold coloring; some fold wear with couple small tears, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
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Est. $200-300
SOLD for $275.00
Will close during Public Auction

1203

For the Union, Minnesota. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Two Indians and State Seal on lettersheet datelined "Nov 29th 1862, Camp near Tennalytown" letter from soldier to his sister including some military content"…we have got out of hte wilderness once more, another Regt. have moved to the front we are back to our old camp on George Town Heights where we was when we first camped in Dixey…We expect to go into winter quarters here…"; bold coloring; file folds, Very Fine and choice example of this desirable patriotic design.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
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Est. $300-400
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1204

1653

For the Union, Missouri. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design handcolored on violet showing Frontier Soldier and State Seal on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by circular grid cancel, matching "New Bern, N.C. Mar 7" cds addressed in red to North Lincklaen N.Y.; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and scarce design, ex-Bischel.
Walcott No. 1653; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500. (Image1)

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Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $2,600.00
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1205

For the Union, Missouri. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Lady Liberty on Globe and State Seal on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), torn and corner crease, tied by four-ring cancel, matching "Alexandria Va. Oct 8" cds on cover to Centreville N.Y.; reduced slightly at left, small stain spot, Fine and richly colored.
Estimate; $500 - 750. (Image1)

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Est. $500-750
SOLD for $1,400.00
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1206

For the Union, New Hampshire. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Females and State Seal on lettersheet datelined "Camp Keyes, Upton's Hill, Va., Nov. 22" from soldier back home to his sister, letter mostly concerns a brother enlisting and hoping he will decline, thanks sister for sending postage stamps as they are unavailable in camp, etc., letter continues on additional lettersheet, accompanied by New York Loyal State light yellow patriotic cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), tied by "Washington D.C. Nov 23, 1861" cds to Victory Mills N.Y.; ink spot, 3¢ tear at top and pulled perfs, F.-V.F. pair.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
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Est. $300-400
SOLD for $700.00
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1207

For the Union, New Hampshire. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Female with Female Indian and State Seal on lettersheet datelined "Fort Staunton, Nov 5th 1862" letter from soldier asking about fishing, 1/3 of second black page removed, accompanied by original Magnus Soldier patriotic design bearing 3¢ rose (65) mostly removed, tied by partial "Washington D.C." cds to Jordan N.Y., reduced at right, F.-V.F. and scarce Magnus pair.
Estimate; $300 - 400.
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Est. $300-400
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1208

For the Union, New Hampshire. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing seated Lady Liberty and State Seal on cover bearing 3¢ rose pink (64b) tied by "Washington D.C. Sep 22, 1861" cds to Madison Wisc.; cover reduced at right, repaired flaws, 3¢ corner flaw, Fine and richly colored.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1)

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Est. $300-400
SOLD for $550.00
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1209

For the Union, New Jersey. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Lady Liberty with Indian Maiden and State Seal on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Washington D.C. Oct 8" cds to Balm Pa., some wear and reduced slightly at right; accompanied by non-original matching Magnus For the Union, New Jersey lettersheet datelined "Arlington Heights, October 8th 1861" with some interesting military content reading in part "…I have stayed to get my discharge so as to get in to the 9th Reg. but cannot make it out for they was afraid I would be a Captain or a lieutenant…there is going to be one of the greatest drills over to Washington to day ever known in America, both of which will be cavalry and Artillery…", fresh and deeply colored, F.-V.F. and rare Magnus pair.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
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Est. $750-1,000
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1210

For the Union, New Jersey. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Seated Lady Liberty and State Seal on lettersheet datelined "Alexandria Oct 14, 1862" with some interesting content "…I am sorry to hear about Joseph and John Stephens was killed in that battle, but I suppose it was their misfortune, the wounded are getting along in Hospital very fine…when I go to leave here to my regiment…", fresh and Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
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Est. $200-300
SOLD for $250.00
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1211

1635

For the Union, New York. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing sailor and state seal on cover with "Tenallytown D.C. Sep. 20" cds and matching "Due 3" oval rating handstamp to Academy N.Y., scatterted tone spots, reduced slightly at left; accompanied by non-original matching multicolor Magnus "For the Union, New York" lettersheet datelined "Camp California Feb. 19th" from soldier to his wife back home with some interesting camp content including "…trying our bayonets with the Rebels if they will only stand and not run, as near as I can learn we are going to advance on Manassas and if we do we got to conquer and not to run…" and talks of a recent 64th New York Regiment recruit in camp for about a month turning out to be a woman, Very Fine and rare Magnus design pair.
Walcott No. 1635; Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
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Est. $1,000-1,500
SOLD for $950.00
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1212

1635

For the Union, New York. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Lady Liberty and state seal on cover with "Washington D.C. Oct 9, 1861" cds and matching "Due 3" circular rating handstamp to Lowell, Michigan, additional Member of Congress free frank at top right, cover wear and faults; accompanied by non-original matching multicolor Magnus "For the Union, New York" lettersheet datelined "Camp…Alexandria Va., Decb. 7th /61" from soldier to his love back home with some content including "…I was on duty yesterday and all night. I never slept a wink. I have been promoted to a sergent and that is a better officer then I held before. I now get seventeen dollars a month…", F.-V.F. and scarce Magnus design, ex-Walcott.
Walcott No. 1635; Estimate $500 - 750.
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Est. $500-750
SOLD for $650.00
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1213

For the Union, New York. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Lady Liberty and state seal on lettersheet datelined "Upton Hill, Oct. 25" with interesting war content from Union Scout reading "…I have spent the most of the time for the past two weeks in the woods between the two armies with one or two companies. Our object was to gain all the information that we could concerning the enemy and we have performed the duty to the satisfaction of Gen. Keyes and he has just requested us to go to Centreville if possible for the purpose of observing the movements of the enemy and their fortifications there. The expedition is fraught with danger but I shall be very careful. I will assure you that your picture is in my pocket. It has been with me over all the hills and valleys and through the dark woods of old Virginia and should the Rebels get me tonight they will get it, but I do not think they will get me for I am pretty sly in the woods. You will find a secession postage stamp enclosed that I found on an envelope in one of their deserted camps…"; light file folds, fresh and Extremely Fine Magnus patriotic lettersheet.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
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Est. $200-300
SOLD for $475.00
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1214

For the Union, Ohio. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Lady Liberty and State Seal on hand-carried cover to Charlestown Mass., no postal markings; the "Ohio" designation contemporarily crossed out, Very Fine and beautifully colored.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1)

Est. $300-400
SOLD for $240.00
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1215

For the Union, Pennsylvania. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Lady and State Seal on cover with "Washington D.C. Sep 9, 1862" cds and matching "Due 3" rating handstamp to Postmaster at Chanhassen, Minnesota; small opening tear at top, partial flap; accompanied by matching non-original Magnus For the Union, Pennsylvania lettersheet datelined "Cr. Pierpoint Virginia Sunday afternoon Oct. 13" with some health and camp life content mentioning "…Playing Sunday Soldier is no more fun since we got in to the enemy country we have run much but we hafto to be ready at a moments warning as the Rebels is not far off…we antisapate a fight almost every hour…"; some fold wear affects vignette, F.-V.F. and scarce Magnus pair.
Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
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Est. $1,000-1,500
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1216

For the Union, Pennsylvania. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Female and State Seal on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) couple short perfs, tied by "Washington D.C. Feb 5, 1862" cds to Albion Wisc., reduced at left; accompanied by original multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design lettersheet showing Female and U.S. Capitol datelined "Camp Griffin, Feby 3d, 1862" mostly concerning deep snow, health and news of friends, Very Fine and rare Magnus patriotic cover and lettersheet.
Estimate; $750 - 1,000.
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Est. $750-1,000
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1217

For the Union, Pennsylvania. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Female and State Seal on lettersheet datelined "Camp near Fort Lyon va., Jany 16th, 1861" actually 1862, letter from soldier to friend including some military content "…we expect to have a battle very soon and it will be a hard fought one no doubt but I will participate in it when I will put a few of them out of the road…We are living near Alexandria and a fine little town it is but full of secesh…The Company is in Genl Hentezelmans division the camp is composed of 4 batteries and one squadron of cavalry all under command Capt. Thompson…" and signed William Wilson; vibrant coloring, some toning and file folds, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $200 - 300.
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Est. $200-300
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1218

For the Union, Pennsylvania. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Lady and State Seal on lettersheet, hand-colored on blue design, datelined "Camp near Warrenton Va., July the 27th 1862", some health and camp life content mentions "…there is nothing that pleases a Soldier better than to know that he is loved at home…it is the talk in Camp that wee will stay here about a month but it is hard to tell…".
Estimate; $200 - 300.
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Est. $200-300
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1219

For the Union, Rhode Island. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing seated Lady Liberty and State Seal on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) just tied by four-ring target, matching "Port Royal, S.C. Sep 5, 1862" to Greenville R.I., original letter accompanies; cover roughly opened at left and repaired, rare and Fine appearance.
Estimate; $300 - 400. (Image1)

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Est. $300-400
SOLD for $550.00
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1220

For the Union, Rhode Island. Multicolor Magnus two-panel patriotic design showing Sailor and State Seal on lettersheet datelined "Washington D.C., Co. C 34 Regt. N.Y.S. V., Potomac Dec. 15, 1861, Camp McLean Headquarters" from soldier to his sister including some military content "…there is two Companys of us here at present Co. E. and C. of the 34th, 2 companies of minesota and a good many other soldiers of different regiments at work getting out timber and diging the Artilery shelled a Reble Battery across the river yesterday which drove them out double quick from what we could see at this side. There is not much disturbance on the upper Potomac at present…"; some light toning, small internal tear, Fine and scarce.
Estimate; $150 - 200.
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Est. $150-200
SOLD for $150.00
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