Lot
722 
[War] Winfield Scott, free frank signature "Free, Winfield Scott, Lieut. Genl." of commander of the Union armies, on 1861 cover addressed to Brig. Genl. Robert Anderson in New York City, likely contained letter of congratulations for Anderson's promotion to Brigadier General, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
The first battle of the Civil War had been fought at Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor. Despite Anderson's failure to hold the fort, he was considered a hero by the north and President Lincoln promoted him from Major to Brigadier General.
Realized: $135
Lot
723
[War] Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War 1862-68. Free frank "Edwin M. Stanton" signature as Sec. of War on War Department imprint envelope addressed in his hand to Edwards Pierrepont, New York City, "Washington D.C. 'Free' Apr 16" cds, Very Fine, ex-Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $650
Lot
724
[War] Caleb Swan, Paymaster of the Army 1792-1808. Clear "Free C. Swan PMAy" signature as Paymaster on 1805 ALS folded letter addressed to Lieut. Richard Buck, Paymaster of the District of New Orleans, partial magenta Washington D.C. Jul cds with matching "Free" rating handstamp, letter datelined July 3rd, black "New Orleans Oct 4" territorial cds; some fold separations, Very Fine, ex-Tom Alexander, Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $150 - 200.
The cover took three months to arrive in New Orleans less than two years after it was transferred to the United States under the Louisiana Purchase. This is also a first year use of the New Orleans territorial cds.
Lot
725
[War] John E. Wool, Inspector General 1816-41. Free frank "John E. Wool, Brigadier & Insp. Genl., U.S. Army" signature as Inspector General on folded ALS letter to Col. G Bomford, Ordnance Dept., Washington D.C., manuscript "Nassau, Augt. 31" postmark with matching "Free" rating; separations archivally taped, Fine and scarce, ex-David T. Beals, Richard Graham Collection. Estimate $100 - 150.
At the time the Inspector General was first given the franking privilege in 1804, the post was combined with that of the Adjutant General and this situation continued until 1821 with a few exceptions.
Realized: $85