Lot
4045 
Fort Garland, Nov. 3, manuscript postmark and matching "X" tying 1861 3¢ rose (65) on cover to New Middleton Ill., 1862 pencil docketing on reverse, Very Fine and scarce, illustrated in Jarrett's Colorado book, ex-Perrson. Estimate $500 - 750.
This fort in Costilla County was named for Brigadier General John Garland. It was here that Colorado troops were trained for Civil War service. Later it was headquarters for operations against hostile Indians.
Realized: $350