Lot 50
(Forts - Texas) "Fort Duncan, Texas, Jany 30, 1853", datelined enclosed letter, cover to Halltown Va. with manuscript "Eagle Pass, Texas, 31 Jany 53" postmark bearing 1852, 3¢ dull red, cancelled by matching manuscript strokes, enclosure from 2nd Lieut. T.A. Washington 1st U.S. Infantry, docketing on cover ties stamp, F.-V.F., ex-Beale.Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $6,000