Lot
530 
(Texas) El Paso, Tex. Jul 7, clear strike of cds with matching "PAID" handstamp without rating on yellow orange cover to Drytown Cal., original letter datelined "July 2nd 1865", some interesting post-war content "…You say you have Ritten me 4 Letter Cince I was Discharged I have Recived Onley this one I can not account for it only thare is 2 townes named Franklin in this state When you Rite again Direct it to franklin texas Elpaso Co via Denver City…Do no Send Mee the money But iff it is not mutch Trouble triad the gold as well as you can for greenbacks and for them get and send Mee a check payable at New YorkI then can draw it here…"; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine and scarce early post-war use. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $325