Lot
1394 
"Fort St. Phillip, 11th May 1813" (War of 1812), datelined folded letter entered mails with indistinct "New Orleans May 18" cds and manuscript "12½" rating to Fulwar Skipwith, Montesano (his plantation) outside of Baton Rouge, letter from Col. J. Ballenger with some interesting content including "We have scarcely any shipping about…the Belize occasionally a Spaniard or an American bound to Lisbon or Cadiz with flour. There was a British Brig prize to a Baltimore Privateer at the bar where I left the Balize…but I know nothing of her cargo…", also concerning yellow fever symptoms, appointment in Army, etc.; extra ms. at top right, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $300 - 400.
The 1814-15 bombardment from the Mississippi River by British ships (The Herald, The Sophia Brig, Bombships and Tender) of Ft. Phillip was successfully defeated. Previously, Gen. Andrew Jackson visited the Fort and ordered its reinforcement.
Realized: $800