Lot
795 
Fort Stanton, New Mex., Jul 9, 1879, cds with cork cancel tying 3¢ green (184) on cover to Adams N.Y., interesting enclosed letter about travel across the plains, reading in part "…This is a rough and mountainous country, and take it away from the Post the people is as rough as the country everyone that you must has his belt of cartridges and 6 shooter strapped on. They shoot each other here for little more than fun. The population I guess is the worst class…outlaws and desperados…"; reduced at left and light toning, Fine, ex-Meroni. Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $260