Lot
37 
(Forts - Colorado Territory) (Fort Collins) Camp Collins Col. Terty, Aug 31st, 1864, dateline on enclosure sent to Fort Laramie, I.T. requesting several men to sent to Camp Collins, with original legal size cover with Official Business endorsement at top right; some cover edge flaws, otherwise Very Fine, a rare "pre-Fort Collins" military usage from Camp Collins just after the camps relocation. Estimate $150 - 200.
Camp Collins was first established near La Porte in the fall of 1863. Following a flood on June 9, 1864, the camp was moved to a location within what is now the city of Fort Collins. The Camp was upgraded to the status of Fort Collins in October 1864 and a post office of that name was first opened on June 27, 1865.
Realized: $95