Lot 1479
(Colorado) Leavenworth City, K.T. Jan 13, 1860, cds ties 3¢ dull red (26) on orange cover to E.P. Stout at Stout Oh., original datelined letter from uncle who just arrived in via the Jones and Russell stage coach "…We had extremely cool and pleasant winter weather…I was told yesterday that Jewitt has sold 1200$ dollars worth of property to different men of our city since he came here. He also sold a corner lot to Clark from Brown Co. a Banker for $600. (Clark of Clark & Gruber minted gold coins). The Pikes Peak is still running most of the time and goes full of passengers…"; interesting content, Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
The addressee, E.P. Stout, was the first president of the Denver City town company.
Realized: $110