Lot 892
Fort Yuma, Arizona Territory, 1866 forwarded cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by fancy "H" in circle cancel duplexed with partial "Hartford Conn., Jun 11" cds to soldier of the 14th Infantry at Fort Vancouver, Washington Territory, forwarded with "Vancouver, W.T., Jul 14" cds to the Presidio at San Francisco, and forwarded with "San Francisco Cal., Jul 23" cds to Fort Yuma, Arizona, addressee pencil notation "Rec at Pilot knob on the desert the day before we arrived at this place Aug 10th 1866"; some toning and wear; reduced slightly at left, Fine and remarkable 60-day journey in search of soldier.Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $350