Lot
837 
(Monterey) Monterey Cal, Apr 2, red cds (MOT-1620) and matching "12½" rating handstamp of the West Coast rate on 1851 folded letter from brother to a soldier "Ben. P. Kooser, Company F 3rd Artilery, care of the Commanding officer of the escort to the Indian commissioners via Stockton California", mostly news from home including "monterey is duller than ever…", Fine and rare 12½¢ rate handstamp. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $375