Lot
56 
Camp Wardell, Junction, Col., manuscript docket on 1865 cover to Illinois franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by target cancel, additionally postmarked with "Kearney City, Neb, April 9", slightly reduced at left, Very Fine and rare, illustrated in Jarrett's Colorado book. Estimate $200 - 300.
Camp Tyler, on the South Platte River, was renamed Fort Wardwell (sic) in 1865, then yet again renamed Fort Morgan in 1866. The stamp was apparently affixed at the fort, but not canceled until the military courier placed it in the U.S. mail at Kearney City.
Realized: $1,800