U.S. & Worldwide Stamps
September 11-12, 2013
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #2 United States Stampless covers 1846 (16 Aug) FL from Van Buren, Ark, addressed to Hon. W.L. Marcy, Secretary of War (under President James Polk), Washington D.C., handstamped "10," with arrival docketing, fine. The sender, first Sgt. of 6th Infantry, is asking for reinstatement in the Army. He stood up for a private who was given 77 lashes while tied to a post. A fascinating letter, concerning politics and harsh treatment. The sergeant lists character references incl. Gen. Taylor, Col. Garland, Col. Stephen Watts Kearney. Col. Riley, all famous Western officers  | Price Realized $160.00 |
