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[War] Jacob Kingsbury, District 1 Inspector General 1813-14. Free frank "Jacob Kingsbury, Inspector General" signature on folded cover to Pomfiet Ct., "Newport R.I. Aug 27" cds and bold strike of black "Free" handstamp at left, forwarded to Marietta Oh. with red Sep. 12th cds and with red ms. "25" rating overstruck by red "Free" rating handstamp, F.-V.F., a rare free frank, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $150 - 200.
Under the Act of March 3, 1813, when the army was greatly enlarged in the War of 1812, eight District Inspector Generals were appointed, each being assigned to separate districts of the army.
Realized: $85