Lot
557 
[Annexation of Texas] 1844 (Nov. 6) Horcasitas, Mexico To Waterbury, Conn. Via Vera Cruz and New York, folded letter with "Horcasitas, Novr. 6th 1844" dateline, red "Franco En Horcasitas" handstamp and endorsed "Por Vera Cruz" and "Nobre 14" at top right, red "New-York Mar 7 cds and "Ship" handstamp with "12½" rating; some edgewear and small flaws, F.-V.F. with great content. Estimate $300 - 400.
Interesting letter from an American working in Mexico and reads in part, "I consider the principles involved in the present election of more vital importance that in any election since we became a nation… I must say that the measures proposed by the party opposed to Henry Clay I consider frought with the most disastrous consequences to the country - It is sufficient objection to the Annexation of Texas, if no other exists, that it contains a considerable population who have formerly lived under the imbecile government of this country, which is a government of intrigue instead of a government of laws - where treason & rebellion is looked upon with complacency & where money will secure a man against punishment for the most atrocious crimes.".
Realized: $325
Lot
558
Belleview Tex. Oct. 10, balloon style postmark on 1853-55 3¢ Nesbitt entire to New Orleans La., Very Fine and choice, Rusk County (DPO 1849-1881) Scarcity 7. Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
559
"Bright Star, Texas June 22d", manuscript postmark and matching squiggle cancels 3¢ red Nesbitt buff entire from the Buchanan Carroll & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., usual filing holes, Very Fine and choice, Hopkins County (DPO 1854-71) Scarcity 7, ex-Bleuler. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $150
Lot
560
Caldwell, Txs., wonderful strike of brownish red rimless postmark with manuscript "Aug. 15" date and matching "5" rating handstamp on folded cover to Anderson, Tex., Very Fine, Burleson County, 1841-date. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $500
Lot
561
Cameron, Tex. Aug. 1, deep green postmark with matching "5" circled rating handstamp on folded cover to Mississippi, small tear at right, Very Fine, a very rare postmark in green. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $500
Lot
562
Camp Rice, Texas, Sep 21, 1885, duplex ties 1883, 2¢ red brown on cover addresses in attractive red ink to Knoxville Ill.; some edge wear, F.-V.F., Rarity 8 D.P.O. (1884-1886). Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $170
Lot
563
Centreville, Tex. July 15, bold cds in blue with two matching strikes of "Free" handstamps on 1855 cover to Rusk, Tex., original contents enclosed concerning business matters including bales of cotton; light edge wear, Very Fine. Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $60
Lot
564
Clarksville, Tex. Oct. 30, perfect bold strike of cds with matching bold "Paid" and "10" rating handstamps on 1850 folded letter to Middletown Conn., datelined "Red River County, Texas"; some minor cover wrinkles, Very Fine and choice strikes. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $170
Lot
565
Clinton, Tex. Jan. 26, bold cds ties 1851 3¢ dull red, four full margins except just touching frameline in bottom right corner, on buff cover to the District Clerk of Guadalupe Co., Tex., Very Fine, Dewitt County (1849-1886) Scarcity 3. Scott No. 11 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $75
Lot
566
"Dallas Tex, March 6", blue manuscript postmark and matching "10" rating on 1851 folded letter to Carlinville Ill.; some aging, Fine and rare use. Estimate $300 - 400.
When he was nominated for the Vice-Presidency of the United States in 1844, George M. Dallas was honored by having a small village in north-central Texas named for him. The post office was established there the same year, but it was not until about 1855 that the postmaster acquired his first handstamp townmark.
Realized: $575