Lot 754
"Franklin WT., July 20, 1862", manuscript postmark with matching "Paid 3 cts" rating on orange cover to Olympia, Wash. Terr.; reduced slightly at left, otherwise Very Fine and scarce use from this territorial DPO, ex-Persson.Estimate $300 - 400.
The Franklin post office in Pierce County opened in 1860 and closed in 1875.