Lot
614 
"Fort McDowell A.T., May 27th 1866", dateline on blue enclosed letter from 1st Lieut. and Post Adjutant William A. Hancock, 1st Regiment, Arizona Volunteers, carried by military express to Maricopa Wells, orange cover entered mails to Santa Clara Cal. with manuscript "Maricopa Wells AT, May 30 1866" postmark and matching pen strokes cancelling 3¢ rose (65), faint stain (possibly re-used stamp), sent by mail stage to Santa Clara; letter has some splits, right edge of cover expertly restored, Very Fine appearance, ex-Birkinbine. Estimate $500 - 750.
THE EARLIEST RECORDED POSTMARKED USE FROM MARICOPA WELLS, ARIZONA TERRITORY.
Realized: $850