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Lot
1067
Santa Fe, New Mexico, January 11th, 1847. Dateline on folded letter from Army surgeon to his wife, describing sickness, death & battles; to Fort Leavenworth, Mo. with "Independence, Mo./Mar 3" cds and manuscript "5" rate marking; light toning, Fine, interesting Mexican War usage. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $600