Lot
458 
(Trail Letters) To Fort Kearny, Indian Territory, 1852. Folded cover postmarked "St. Louis, Mo., Apr 22", with integral "3" and matching "Paid", addressed to "Dr. George Hammond, U.S.A., Fort Kearney [sic], Indian Terr., via Independence, Mo.", Dr. Hammond was the post surgeon at Fort Kearny until September, 1852; as the 3¢ rate did not go into effect until July 1, 1851 this has to be an 1852 usage, the cover is lightly soiled, still F.-V.F. Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $1,100