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157 
St. Augustine E. Flo./Dec. 25 (Christmas day) oval date stamp (type XIII) in red on 1828 folded letter to Jacksonville, manuscript "10" rate, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $145
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158
St. Augustine E. Flo./Mar. 22. Clear strike of oval date stamp (type XIII) on 1832 folded letter to Providence, R.I., manuscript "25" rate, letter with content regarding Indians, people staying at St. Augustine to recover their health, Catholic Church, etc., Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $115
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159
St. Augustine F.T./Apr 12. Red cds (type XIV) on folded letter to Waterford, N.Y., manuscript "25" rate, letter datelined "Orange Bower Florida on the St. Johns R(iver)/April 8th 1835"; file fold through postmark, Very Fine, the earliest example of this territorial postmark. Estimate $75 - 100.
Realized: $60
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160
(St. Augustine/29 Jany 1836). Manuscript dateline on folded letter to Cohoes, N.Y., entered the mails with red "Charleston, S.C., Feb 1" cds, matching straight line "Ship" handstamp and manuscript "27" rate, lengthy 3-page letter with a fascinating account of the Dade massacre and the effect it was having on St. Augustine…The slaughter of 109 U.S. troops on the Withlachuhy was a most shocking affair and cast a gloom over all that amounted to absolute fear in many cases and if there had been any means of conveyance within reach, all or nearly all the strangers in the city would have left…This morning the steam boat Santee arrived with volunteers from Charleston, 50 in number and 2 pieces of artillery. They are distined for the defence of this city.…Gen. Clinch is entirely on the defensive, having only 107 effective men, and in the very center of the indian territory. We have been much distressed on his account, fearing they might attack him with their combined force and cut up the whole force which now keeps them at bay., etc.; minor light tone spot, Very Fine, a wonderful historial account which started the Second Seminole War. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $575
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161
St. Augustine, Flt./Oct. 12. Cds (type XIV) on 1847 folded letter to East Harwick, Mass., "By Express Mail" senders endorsement at lower left, rated "25" and apparently after noticed the senders endorsement and re-rated "75" with "Express Mail" reiterated at top; some cover toning and light edge wear, F.-V.F., the only recorded example of an express mail usage from St. Augustine, ex Rice; with signed S. Ashbrook comment card. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $1,200
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162
St. Joseph, Fl/21 Dec. Red manuscript postmark (type II) with "25" rate on 1836 folded letter to Philadelphia, Pa., Very Fine and choice, earliest known type II manuscript postmark of which five are recorded. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $270
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163
St. Joseph, Fl.T/Jul 29. Cds (type IV) on 1837 folded letter to Tallahassee with manuscript "18¾" rate, forwarded to Monticello with oval "Tallahassee, Flora., Augt 13, 1837" date stamp (type VI) and manuscript forwarded "6" totalling "31" (?), contents regarding a congress appropriation…For a Light house on the most suitable site at or near the east entrance from the Gulf of Mexico into Appalachicola Bay; minor cover wear at top, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $160
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164
St. Marks, Florida/18 Jan. Cds with manuscript date (type IV) and "Paid 25" rate on 1832 folded letter to Haddam, Conn.; tone spots at edges, F.-V.F., a rare territorial postmark. Estimate $400 - 600.
Realized: $325
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165
St. Marks, Fl/March. Manuscript postmark and "Ship 8" rate (type II) on folded letter to Tallahassee, "pr Sch B. Hawk" ship endorsement, letter datelined "Key West 26th February 1835", F.-V.F., a rare ship letter usage from St. Marks, ex Rice. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $850
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166
St. Mark, Florida/Oct. 11. Perfect strike of cds (type VI) on 1836 folded cover to the Governor of Florida in Tallahassee, manuscript "18" rate and "Election Returns" sender docket at top; small cover edge nick at top, Extremely Fine, ex Meroni. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $300