Lot
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(Missouri Territory) "St. Charles, November 27", manuscript postmark and matching "12½" rating on folded letter datelined "Portage de Sioux 23 November 1819" addressed to Pierre Menard, Lieutenant Governor at Kaskaskia Ill.; some small address panel mends, Fine and rare use, ex-Alexander. Estimate $400 - 600.
The town of St. Charles is the third oldest city west of the Mississippi River. It became the first capital of the Missouri Territory and is located in St. Charles County. It lies just to the northwest of St. Louis on the Missouri River playing a significant role in the westward expansion of the United States. IT was the last civilized stop for the famous Lewis and Clark Expedition in June 1804.
Realized: $325