Lot
725 
[War] John E. Wool, Inspector General 1816-41. Free frank "John E. Wool, Brigadier & Insp. Genl., U.S. Army" signature as Inspector General on folded ALS letter to Col. G Bomford, Ordnance Dept., Washington D.C., manuscript "Nassau, Augt. 31" postmark with matching "Free" rating; separations archivally taped, Fine and scarce, ex-David T. Beals, Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $100 - 150.
At the time the Inspector General was first given the franking privilege in 1804, the post was combined with that of the Adjutant General and this situation continued until 1821 with a few exceptions.
Realized: $85