U.S. & Worldwide Stamps
September 11-12, 2013
| Images | Description | Current Bid |
 | Lot #1 United States Stampless covers 1798 (14 Dec) outer FL addressed to Knoxville, Tennessee, endorsed "War Department" and signed James McHenry as Secretary of War on front and on the back, faint "Free" and arrival docketing, vertical filing folds, otherwise fine. James McHenry (1753-1816) was an early American statesman, signer of the United States Constitution from Maryland and the namesake of Fort McHenry. He was a delegate to the Continental Congress from Maryland, and the third United States Secretary of War (1796–1800), under George Washington (1789-1797) and John Adams (1797-1801)  | Price Realized $190.00 |
 | 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 |
