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Sale 121: Gems of Philately

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1846-1848 Trans-Continental & Mexican-American War Covers

Lot 53    

Col. Stephen W. Kearny Military Courier Letter from Fort Leavenworth, Mo., signed letter addressed to Capt E.A Hitchcock in Saint Louis, Mo. and endorsed by way of "Major Massias", with letter datelined "Fort Leavenworth, Nov 13th, 1837" and reads in part…"The Steam Boat Pirate has arrived this afternoon & brought me your letter of the 3rd Inst. -- I thank you for the trouble I have occasioned you. I enclose a check of Maj. Morris for $600 & wish that you deposit it in the Mo State Bank in my credit."; file folds, Very Fine, an early signed Col. Stephen W. Kearny letter.
Estimate    $750 - 1,000.



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Realized: $1,400

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