Lot
1131 
1864 "Narrow Escape" from the Confederate Raider Alabama off the Cape of Good Hope. 3 page enclosure datelined "Steamer King Kiang, Cape Town, March 29, 1864" written on aboard on route to China: We had a most narrow escape from the Alabama as we came into port. (Raphael) Semmes learned that we were coming in, and he hurried off but was a half hour to late…the "Arab" (American whaler) has come in safely, so that it is doubtful if the wicked craft is waiting for us., cover addressed to Wheeling, W. Va. franked with 1861 3¢ rose tied by target with "Acushnet, Mass" cds below; portion of cover missing at top, Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $280
Lot
1132
Camp near White Oak Church, Jan 15th, 1863. Dateline on enclosure from soldier's letter mailed from Alexandria, Va. to Albany, N.Y., interesting content regarding Gen. McCellan and slavery: "The common opinion is that McClellan was rumored…to satisfy the radicals. There is a party who are trying to turn the war into a scheme to abolish slavery, We have heared talk of arming the negroes & forming them into regiments…"; stamp and cover faults, Fine. Scott No. 65 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $130
Lot
1133
Dr. Richard Burr, Embalming Surgeon, Army of the Potomac. Corner card with "Bodies Recovered from the Battle Field, and forwarded to the order of Friends." endorsement, on cover to Philadelphia, Pa., franked with 1861 3¢ rose (light corner crease) tied by cork cancel, matching 1865 Washington D.C. cds alongside, Very Fine, a rare civil war surgeon imprint cover. Scott No. 65 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $260
Lot
1134
Fort Reynolds, Va., July 11th, 1864. Dateline on 4-page enclosure, cover postmarked in Washington D.C. to Ohio (reduced), with interesting contents regarding "Copperheads"; The citizens that live around here is union at day and Bushwhackers at night or spies as you may call it, Johnny Rebs, shooting practice, etc., Fine (no photo). Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $180
Lot
1135
Flag. Red and blue allover patriotic design on 7 covers; frankings including small bureau 1¢ (2), 2¢ (3), 8¢ to Germany and a 2¢ Trans-Miss. usage, various town cancels; few covers with small faults, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $160
Lot
1136
Flag. 8 covers with different patriotic designs; includes 4 dual U.S. - Cuba flags and a "Remember the Maine" soldier charge design from Camp Alger, two 2¢ Tran-Miss frankings, others with 2¢ small bureau issues, various town postmarks; condition mixed, F.-V.F. overall. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $105
Lot
1137
1777, "Genl. Burgoyne, who has surrendered…". Folded letter from Lieut. James McClure of New Hampshire to his wife at Exeter N.H., datelined "Albany Oct. 22, 1777" with opening line "I Have to Congratulate you on the Total Reduction of Genl. Burgoyne, who has Surrendered with His Hole Army & all their arms & is now on his way a Prisoner to Boston -- The Enemy are making a Blustering Shove up the North River, Burning & Destroying all before them, their being so far up the River Has Caused us to make a forced march from Saratoga…", remaining content is personal and family related, dampstained, but the letter is fully readable, a fantastic contemporary reference to Burgoyne's Surrender, a turning point in the American War of Independence, written by one of New Hampshire's patriots. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.
Realized: $625
Lot
1138
1898 Soldier's Letter to Somerville, Mass. Endorsement at top right with camp Chaplin handstamp below, "Mil. St., Lexington, Ky., Aug 27, 198" duplex postmark, 1895-97, 2¢ postage due tied by indistinct oval handstamp, original enclosure regarding camp life and this cover being forwarded from Camp Thomas, Very Fine. Scott No. J39 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $50
Lot
1139
1917 U.S. incoming Solider's Letter from Issoudun, France. With soldier's endorsement at upper left, "Issoudun, Indre, 24-8, 17" origin cds and purple circular "Centre D'Instruction Dec E.A., Issoudun" aviation training center handstamp, New York City entry postmark with due duplex and precanceled 1917, 2¢ postage due (2¢ due on mails sent prior to October 1917), Very Fine. Scott No. J62 Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $65
Lot
1140
1919, U.S. Postal Agency Siberia. Three different YMCA picture post cards from the same correspondence all with "U.S. Postal Agency Siberia" duplex cancel & A.E.F. Siberia Censored handstamp, picture post card include "Ice Encrusted Steamer Arriving at Vladivostock", "American Flag ship 'Brooklyn' at Vladivostock" & "American Troops Entering Vladivostock", Very Fine and attractive. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $300