Lot
1031 
"St. Charles Mo., Sept. 14", manuscript postmark and matching "Paid 25" rating on 1826 folded letter to Harrisburg Pa., Very Fine, ex-Alexander. Estimate $150 - 200.
St. Charles is located north and west of the confluence of the Mississippi and the Missouri Rivers. The town was selected as temporary capital for the state in 1821, and remained the seat of government until 1826. During this time, the location for a new capitol was selected and named Jefferson City in honor of former President Thomas Jefferson.
Realized: $140