Lot
95 
Fort Garland, Nov. 3, manuscript postmark on 1862 cover to Illinois franked with 1861 3¢ rose (small defect) manuscript cancelled, Very Fine and scarce, illustrated in Jarrett's Colorado book. Estimate $300 - 400.
This fort in Costilla County was named for Brigadier General John Garland. It was here that Colorado troops were trained for Civil War service. Later it was headquarters for operations against hostile Indians.
Realized: $550