Lot 690
[Treasury] William E. Chandler, Assistant Secretary of Treasury 1865-67. Free frank "Wm E. Chandler" as Asst. Sec. on 1867 cover with Treasury Department imprint to Timothy Redfield at Montpelier Vt., "Washington D.C. 'Free' Jul 10" cds, original enclosed letter datelined "London, June 28, 1867" from Isaac F. Redfield, Special Consul of the United States in Europe 1867-69 in the matter of the recovery of rebel property; flap and edge tear, F.-V.F., ex-Richard Graham Collection.Estimate $150 - 200.
The original letter from Department of State Special Consul Isaac F. Redfield in London was apparently sent by diplomatic pouch to the Treasury Department and free franked to his brother.
Realized: $220