Lot 57
(Forts - Utah Territory) Fort Bridger, U.T., Jan 12, cds with manuscript date on yellow cover to bearing 1861, 3¢ rose, well centered, light pre-use crease, cancelled by matching target cancel; light cover stain at top, F.-V.F., ex-Rosenthal.Scott No. 65 Estimate $200 - 300.
Lot 58
(Forts) Benjamin Franklin, The Unfortunate Soldier, carte-de-visite of private in the 2nd Minnesota Cavalry who lost all his limbs in 1865 by freezing, while crossing the plains from Fort Wadsworth, Dakota Territory to Fort Ridgley, Minn, with story text on reverse, Very Fine.Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $260
Lot 59
(Forts) 1833-1860s Fort Postal History, group of 20 covers and one letter to or from Forts including Fort Atkinson, Philadelphia Pa. Blood's use to Fort Brown Tex. via Brazos Santiago, 7 covers to or from Jefferson Barracks including 1836 Henry Atkinson ALS from Jefferson Barracks; 1836 and 1844 Fort Jessup La., 1861 Fort Laramie N.T. and additional example, 1845 West Point Mil. Academy to Fort Jessup and forwarded to Fort Gibson, and Fort Smith Ark., etc., F.-V.F (no photo).Estimate $600 - 800.
Realized: $650