Lot
53 
(Forts - Unorganized Territory) [Fort Leavenworth], "Hon. John Wilson Fort Leavenworth Commander of the Escort To California", unusual address on Apr. 30th 1849 folded letter from Rockville Iowa, contents refer to Thomas Benton, Pres. Taylor ("old Rough"), California gold, etc., lot includes faulty letter from 1850 to Wilson in San Francisco and 1857 letter. Accompanied by owner's notes taken from the book Gold Rush - the journals & papers of J. Goldsborough Bruff, who makes frequent mention of Wilson, Very Fine. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $575