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Cantonment Gibson, Ar., Jul 7 (1842) (Cherokee Nation). Excellent strike of black cds and matching "Free" handstamp on neat 1842 folded letter to the Adjutant General of the U.S. Army in Washington D.C., endorsed "On Pub. Service", the letter is datelined "Head Qt. 1st Regt Dragoons/Camp at Fort Gibson, July 4th '42" and reads "In compliance with instructions from the commg. General of the 2nd Dept., I shall leave here this day to resume command of the Post of Fort Leavenworth" and signed by Col. S. W. Kearny, Extremely Fine,ex-Bleuler. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
AN INTERESTING HISTORICAL LETTER FROM CHEROKEE NATION WITH THIS RARE CANTONMENT GIBSON MARKING.
Cantonment (Fort) Gibson was located on land within the Cherokee Nation, adjacent to the western border of Arkansas. Because it was in unorganized territory it bears the letters "AR" at the base of the townmark, having been assigned to Arkansas for administrative purposes.nnCol. S. W. Kearny, for which Fort Kearny, Nebraska was named and who was known in his time as the "Father of the Calvary". He marched against the Cherokees in 1839 with ten companies of dragoons, the largest mounted force ever assembled. He was later named the military Governor of California after the Mexican-American war.
Paughnee Fork, 15th July, 1846. Dateline on lengthy three page letter written by Private William S. Hayter (Co. G., 1st Regiment Missouri Mounted Volunteers) and sent to his siblings in Liberty, Mo., entered the mails with "Fort Leavenworth, Mo., Jul 31" cds with manuscript day and "5" rate, letter with interesting content during the formation of troops prior to the march to Bents Fort and Santa Fe…"The day I left the Garrison I was taken with the flukes and slight Fever which lasted me for five days I would Ride on my horse a while & then lay down on the prarie with the assistance of one of the Boys in our mess. I Got A Long as well as could be Expected on a trip of this sort…We lost one of our men night before last he died with the Rhematism his name was Nimiheaha Carson he lived at the Point just a above Glasgow. This morning of al I the sights I ever beheld I seen the Greatest A man floting down the River who drowned day before yesterday. A young man & my self swum in & bring him to shore. I tell you I felt mity quire when I caught hold of him his head & feet was hid in the water his sholders was out poor fellow he was sent with an Express from the Garrison to the Comisarry wagons here on Paughnee Fork his name was Hughes A Vol in Capt Hudson company from St. Louis he was taken just now & buried with the honours of war…I have just now learnet thear will be some wagons to leave heare to morrow or day after tomorrow of I have nothing moore of importen to communicate then we are well as common this news of the Wagons going to the Garrison starts all of the boys to writin letters. I have to write on my nee which I make a bad out and as to spelling you now I am a poor one. Thear is a sweeat crowd of us here now on Paughnee Fort thear is six companys of US Mounted men Two of lnfrantry Two mounted Ahead & 1 do not now how many behind, we are water boun at present but will be off soon as the River is falling fast. It is now to Bents Fort about 250 miles from heare & from Bents Fort to Santa Fee 250 miles so you see we have to travel 500 miles on our horses yet Before our jounrney is ended now", and with the letter ending…"16 July - Col Carney (Kearny) has just came up with 5 company 2 of artillery I Mounted & to of Infantry the footmen beets us all holler traveling they travel 40 miles yesterday. E. T. Rich brought lotts of letters for the Boys & I got non J wanted to heare from home so bad. I omitted saying Col Carney has 2 companys of Dragoons making 13 company of us here & 2 gon on 15 in all.", Very Fine. Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.
Private William S. Hayter completed the entire 5,000 mile march with Col. Doniphan's brave Missouri Volunteer Army of the West. He took part in two major battles, one at Brazito, and the other at Sacramento, and the then went on to the occupation of Chihuahua City for a period of time. William enrolled on June 16th, 1846, and was discharged at New Orleans just over one year on June 21, 1847. He served under two very brave officers, Capt Congreve Jackson, and Capt H. H. Hughes all from Missouri. This is just one letter from a Missouri farm boy who must have had quite an adventure at age 25.
Fort Leavenworth, Mo., Aug 7 (1846). Discernible cds with manuscript date on folded letter to Columbia, Mo., manuscript "5" rating, with letter datelined "Fort Leavenworth, August 6, 1846" with interesting contents regarding officer elections…"I have only a few minutes to devote to you at present but even then clear my conscience…There is now 9 Co. at the fort and 5 more to come, Those that are here held an election yesterday for their officers. Price had no opposition. Gen Allen of Lewis County was elected over Mitchell from St. Louis for Lieut. Col. of the regiment & Capt Edmonson of the same for Major. Gen. Halleck was elected without opposition Lieut, Col. of the extra battalion, The officers of the Ref are subject to the vote of the 5 Co. which are yet behind thought I have no doubt but they will confirm our choices. Bart you must write to me frequently there will be no difficultly about communicating as there will be a regular express every other week. From this place to us direct your letters to me care of Co. A Capt Giddlings, Prices (Sterling) regiment Mo. Vol."; cover with some light edge staining at lower left, Very Fine. Estimate; $400 - 600. US$400-600 (Image)
Est. $400-600
Opening US$ 290.00
Sold...US$ 290.00
Closed..Dec-08-2025, 14:48:06 EST
Sold For 290
Sale No: 126
Lot No: 160
Symbol:
Santa Fe, October 19, 1846. Dateline on folded letter from Capt. Samuel H. McMillin (Co. D, 2nd Regiment Missouri Mounted Volunteers) to Col. Bomford, Ordinance Dept., Washington D.C., carried by military courier and entered the mails with "Fort Leavenworth, Mo., Dec 25" cds and manuscript "10" rate, with manuscript "c O.P.S." endorsement alongside (charge On Public Service), enclosure a receipt for sundry Ordinance stores; couple small tears at top, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate; $1,500 - 2,000.
Santa Fe, N.M., 28th Dec. 1846. Dateline on three page letter from Lieut. John Hinton (Co. "G", 1st Regiment Missouri Volunteers) to his brother in Petersburg, Va., carried by military courier and entered the mails with "Independence, Mo., Mar 2" cds and manuscript "10" rate, letter with content advocating for promotion, troop movements and plot to recapture the territory…"My Regiment has moved to El Paso were they will await my arrival with a battery of artillery P, a provision train & then march to Chihauhau. Rumor reports from 700 to 1000 Mexican troops at the Pass to oppose Col. Doniphan's advance, if true they must have a fight before I can come up, as I cannot leave here before the 1st present & it will take me fully 20 days to reach the Pass - I cannot but hope that no fight will come off without me. It looks a little selfish but I calculate largely on winning a brevet or 2 in my first fight…We have had quite a stir here for the last 10 days owing to the discovery of a plot to recapture this territory. The Mexicans had laid their plans very well & completed their organization; but having sufficiently early in information Col. Price was enabled to take such steps as to lead to the arrest of most of the ring leaders. But the Chief & 2nd in Command are still uncaptured & they are smart, well educated & poor ambitious men & consequently dangerous. - Those now in custody will be tried as soon as practicable & it is the general opinion that they will pull hemp (hanged).", Very Fine. Estimate; $2,000 - 3,000.
The plot to overthrow the Americans at Santa Fe was led by Gen. Diego Archuleta and Tomas Ortiz. The failure of this takeover eventually led to the massacre at Taos and the assassination of Governor Charles Bent.
Jefferson Barracks, Mo., Sep 19 (1848) (Missouri). Sharp strike of cds on fresh 1848 folded letter to Washington D.C., with matching "Free" handstamp and manuscript "On Official Business" endorsement, sent by Major Stephen Kearny confirming his commission as Brevit Major General, Very Fine and choice. Estimate; $1,000 - 1,500.
Jefferson Barracks named for President Thomas Jefferson was established in 1826 and located on a high plateau on the west bank of the Mississippi River.
Santa Fe N.M., February 24th (1849). Military adjutant endorsement on 1849 datelined folded letter to Saint Charles Mo., carried military courier on the Santa Fe trail, entered mails with manuscript "Westport Mo., 26 March" postmark and matching "10" rating; some edge wear, Very Fine. Estimate; $4,000 - 6,000.
The contracts for carrying the mail on the Santa Fe Trail were let by the military authorities in the Quartermasters General's Office at Fort Leavenworth to civilian contractors in 1848 and 1849. The mail service was very irregular during this period, with the cost of each delivery being carried under special contract at $600.00 per round trip. The military maintained their own courier service to Fort Leavenworth were all letters would then enter the U. S. Postal service.nnDr. E. B. Bateman informs his brother Newton of life in Santa Fe, during a very dull winter season where, the main story seems to be about the tragic journey of Col. Fremont, including the death of many of his men during their journey to Taos in a severe winter storm. Fremont crossed from the Plains through La Veta Pass 9,382 feet into the interior valley west of the Sangre de Cristo range then on south to Taos.nnThis is the tragic story as written by Dr. Bateman: "…Col. Fremont & men were here a few days since en route for California. They were compelled to put into Taos (Tous) for succor, having lost all their mules & ten men from famine & cold & besides nearly all else they possessed they suffered greatly & appeared like shadows of natural men, but in time American spirit, meek, submissive & determined. There is a great spirit here of emigration to the west, numbers have already gone & many more, probably to the number of 100 will emigrate from Santa Fe to the west this spring, highly bound for western California. I have recently been a trip 50 miles blow on the famous Rio Grande, it is a beautiful mountain stream meandering through scenery as Grotesque & lovely as beautiful as any in the world."
Wells Fargo & Co., Paid. Company red frank on 1855, 10¢ Nesbitt entire (U16) to Philadelphia, Pa., with choice strikes of "Blood's Penny Post, May 14, 1858" cds canceling indicia and "Blood's Despatch, 2Cts." rimless circular handstamp at lower left; small corner repair and stain removes with backflap reattached, Extremely Fine appearance, a wonderful appearing western express and Eastern local city delivery usage, with 1997 & 2011 P.F. certificates. Estimate; $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 3,250.00
Sold...US$ 3,250.00
Closed..Dec-08-2025, 15:02:56 EST
Sold For 3250
Sale No: 126
Lot No: 184
Symbol: Cat No: 1d
1847, 5¢ brown orange, two singles. Bright true color, slightly overlapping on cover to Boston, Mass., tied by blue grid handstamps with matching "Philada., Pa., 10, Dec 20" integral rate cds, in combination with Blood & Co., 1850 (1¢) bronze on black (15L13) acid tied, Very Fine, a scarce shade and local issue combination, with 2010 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 1d; Estimate $750 - 1,000. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 425.00
Sold...US$ 425.00
Closed..Dec-08-2025, 15:06:13 EST
Sold For 425
Sale No: 126
Lot No: 185
Symbol: Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose. On cover to Windsor Locks, Ct., tied by "West Meriden, Conn., Aug 20" cds and fancy Devil & Pitchfork in Circle duplex, Very Fine and choice, a lovely strike of this elaborate 19th Century Fancy Cancellation, with 2016 P.F. certificate. Skinner-Eno No. PH-F 40. Scott No. 65; Estimate $750 - 1,000. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 675.00
Closed..Dec-08-2025, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 126
Lot No: 186
Symbol: Cat No: 65
1861, 3¢ rose. Tied by complete bold blue fancy Masonic Negative Square and Compass cancel ton fresh cover to Haverhill, Mass., matching "Brattleboro, Vt. Apr 11" cds, corner card at left for the Vermont Record and Farmer, Very Fine and choice, with 2016 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 65; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
Est. $300-400
Opening US$ 200.00
Closed..Dec-08-2025, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 0
Sale No: 126
Lot No: 192
Symbol: Cat No: 4LB11
Charleston, S.C., Honour's City Express, 1851-58, 2¢ black on bluish. Full well balanced margins, in combination with full four margin 1851, 3¢ dull red (11) on cover to Effingham, S.C., both tied by blue "Charleston, S.C., Paid, Oct 19" cds; cover edge wear and some light tone spots, Very Fine,ex-Caspary, Boker & Golden, with 2000 P.F. certificate. Scott No. 4LB11; $7,750; Estimate $4,000 - 6,000.
AN EXTREMELY RARE HONOUR'S "PENNY POST" AND 1851 3¢ ISSUE COMBINATION ON COVER - ONE OF ONLY TWO KNOWN COVERS THE THIS HONOUR'S ISSUE TIED SOLELY BY THE CHARLESTON CIRCULAR DATE STAMP.
This cover sold in the R.A. Siegel's 1999 Golden sale for $14,000 hammer. The other example tied only by handstamp is a similar usage from the same correspondence. US$4,000-6,000 (Image)
Scott $7,750 Est. $4,000-6,000
Opening US$ 3,500.00
Sold...US$ 3,500.00
Closed..Dec-08-2025, 15:13:27 EST
Sold For 3500
World Postal History - German States
Sale No: 126
Lot No: 64
Symbol: Cat No: 1
Hanover, 1850, 1ggr black on gray blue. Four margin single tied on 1852 folded letter from Herzlacke to Meppen with straightline "Herzlacke" in blue, a second strike at upper right, backstamped with boxed "Meppen 14 Jun" receiving datestamp, paying the 1 Gutegrochen domestic rate, Extremely Fine and choice. Michel No. 1. Scott No. 1; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 150.00
Sold...US$ 150.00
Closed..Dec-08-2025, 13:57:14 EST
Sold For 150
Sale No: 126
Lot No: 77
Symbol: Cat No: 5
Württemberg, 1851, 9kr black on rose. Large margin single with sheet margin at right, tied on 1854 letter sheet from Stuttgart to Munich with "Stuttgart 29 Apr, 1854" double ring cds, Extremely Fine, scarce in this condition. Michel No. 4a. Scott No. 5; Estimate $150 - 200. US$150-200 (Image)
Est. $150-200
Opening US$ 90.00
Sold...US$ 90.00
Closed..Dec-08-2025, 14:03:19 EST
Sold For 90
World Postal History - Italian States to Russia
Sale No: 126
Lot No: 103
Symbol: Cat No: 4b
Lombardy-Venetia, 1850 Arms 15c red, hand-made paper, type I. With four margins, tied on 1850 folded letter from Rovigo to Venice with boxed "Rovigo 5-9 50" datestamp, Venice receiving backstamp, Very Fine to Extremely Fine. Michel No. 3 X a. Sassone No. 3. Scott No. 4b; Estimate $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 110.00
Sold...US$ 110.00
Closed..Dec-08-2025, 14:20:14 EST
Sold For 110
Sale No: 126
Lot No: 104
Symbol: Cat No: 5c
Lombardy-Venetia, 1850 Arms 30c pale brown, hand-made paper, type I. With four large even margins, tied to 1850 folded letter to Mantova, with boxed "Treviso, 23.10.50" datestamp, receiving cds on reverse, Extremely Fine, a very clean and attractive cover. Michel No. 4 X a. Sassone No. 7. Scott No. 5c; Estimate $100 - 150. US$100-150 (Image)
Est. $100-150
Opening US$ 70.00
Sold...US$ 70.00
Closed..Dec-08-2025, 14:20:23 EST
Sold For 70
World Postal History - United States & Uruguay
Sale No: 126
Lot No: 143
Symbol:
Pleasant Grove, Md., Aleg'y Co., Jul 12, Free Post Office Stamps Made Here. Full red double-circle datestamp and free frank "E.N. Zevely, P.M." on folded letter to Salem N.C. letter from Zevely to his wife enclosed, Very Fine, a lovely example of one the most celebrated 19th century fancy postmarks, ex-Meroni. Estimate; $750 - 1,000. US$750-1,000 (Image)
Est. $750-1,000
Opening US$ 625.00
Sold...US$ 625.00
Closed..Dec-08-2025, 14:36:29 EST
Sold For 625
Sale No: 126
Lot No: 144
Symbol:
St. Charles, Mo. Bold sharp strike of negative fancy oval postmark on folded lettersheet to Lawrenceville, N.J., manuscript "25" rating, Extremely Fine and choice,ex-Seacrest & Conlan. Estimate; $3,000 - 4,000.
A SUPERB EXAMPLE OF THE NEGATIVE ST. CHARLES, MO. TOWN CANCEL. ONE OF THE FINEST AMONG AN ESTIMATED EIGHT KNOWN EXAMPLES OF THIS DISTINCTIVE MISSOURI TOWN HANDSTAMP. US$3,000-4,000 (Image)
Est. $3,000-4,000
Opening US$ 3,500.00
Sold...US$ 3,500.00
Closed..Dec-08-2025, 14:37:49 EST
Sold For 3500
Sale No: 126
Lot No: 146
Symbol: Cat No: 10
1851, 3¢ orange brown, type I. Margins clear to just in at top left, canceled by sock-on-the-nose black circular grid handstamp on cover to Mansfield Center, Conn., blue "Buffalo, N.Y., 3, Aug. 14" integral rate cds at right, very interesting and rare "Pre-Pay, Pre-Pay-- Is the Order of the Day" propaganda imprint designed to promote the usage of postage stamps, with 1851 enclosure, Very Fine and choice, a very rare and fascinating postal history item. Scott No. 10; Estimate $500 - 750. US$500-750 (Image)
Est. $500-750
Opening US$ 300.00
Sold...US$ 325.00
Closed..Dec-08-2025, 03:00:00 EST
Sold For 325
Sale No: 126
Lot No: 147
Symbol: Cat No: 15
1855, 10¢ green, type III. Four nice even margins with deep rich color, tied to small envelope by blue "Princeton, N.J., Aug 3" cds paying the transcontinental rate to Oregon City, Oregon Territory, Very Fine and attractive, a clean cover to a scarce destination. Scott No. 15; Estimate $300 - 400. US$300-400 (Image)
