Lot
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U.S. Ship Monongahela, Jul 16, 1884 (Pacific Ocean), fancy blue double circle handstamp on cover to Burlington, Vt., franked with 2¢ Bank Note (small stain) with cork cancel and "Vallejo, Cal. Jul 16" cds alongside, Very Fine and attractive.Milgram No. 927 Estimate $300 - 400.
"U.S.S. Monongahela" was a barkentine-rigged screw sloop-of-war that served in the Union Navy during the American Civil War. Her task was to participate in the Union blockade of the Confederate States of America. Post-war, she continued serving her country in various roles, such as that of a storeship and schoolship.
Current Opening Bid: $150