Lot
590 
[Indians - Cherokee Nation] "Park Hill, C.N., Jany 23rd / 47", manuscript postmark with matching "5" rating on folded cover to Bates Prairie, Cherokee Nation, addressed to Daniel McCoy who is believed to be one of the many sons of Isaac McCoy; wear and staining, Fine and rare use. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $80
Lot
591
[Indians - Unorganized Territory] "Fort Snelling, Jany 6th", manuscript postmark and matching "10" re-rating on New York Oct. 1846 printed Academy of Natural Science circular addressed to the Minister of Ojibwa Mission in Sault de Ste. Marie, Mich., origin red "New-York Nov 22" cds crossed out and red "2" rating for circular rate, Very Fine and interesting use. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $450
Lot
592
[Indians] "White River, March 12, 1807", dateline on folded letter addressed to the United States Indian Factor in Arkansas, letter was written by James B. Waterman, a sub-agent to the Cherokees in what is now Western Arkansas, he says the Indians are selling their pelts to other traders but promise to reserve all future skins for the government factor, he asks for trade goods to exchange for their furs, since there was no mail service in this area, letter was carried privately to Arkansas Post, docketed as received Mar. 24th; aging and some paper loss, Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
Lot
593
[Mormon] Independence Mo. Oct 24, red cds with matching "Paid 5" rating handstamp on 1850 folded letter from Samuel H. Woodson to Major John Dougherty at Liberty Mo., who was an Indian Agent and former postmaster at Fort Leavenworth; top edge tear, F.-V.F. Estimate $300 - 400.
In 1850, Samuel H. Woodson of Independence, Missouri was awarded a U.S. mail contract for monthly service from Independence to Salt Lake City, following the California-Oregon Trail. The contract commenced on July 1, 1850. This letter is datelined Oct. 22nd in regards to mail matter, "Judge James Brown informs me that he had made an arrangement with you for some 90 bushels of corn at Fort Kearny for the use of the stock on his Salt Lake mail line. The judge has gone to Sante Fe and requests me to write to you and get an order for the corn upon the person who has it in charge. Please send me the total order by mail at your earliest convenience, in time for the next Salt Lake mail (1st Nov) and have it drawn in favor of 'Brown, Woodson & Co.', as I am known in the business of transporting the mail.".
Realized: $220
Lot
594
[Mormon] Salt Lake City Utah, 5, Aug 1, clear strike of cds with integral 5¢ due on folded letter dated July 11th to Washington Iowa, letter written by pioneer heading west, only stopping in Salt Lake City for a night before planning to leave town to continue his journey, docketed as "Received Sep 10"; light toning, F.-V.F. Estimate $100 - 150.
Realized: $135