Lot 117
(Fort Union, N.M.) "Frd. 5", manuscript rating applied on cover to Dr. Thomas A. McParlin U.S.A. at Fort Union, New Mexico, forwarded back to Annapolis Md., mailed with 3¢ brownish carmine (11A) four margins, tied by multiple circular grid cancels, matching "Annapolis Md., 3 May" cds, sender's endorsement "Via Independence, Missouri"; minor erosion in address, F.-V.F., an interesting forwarded usage from Annapolis on the Sante Fe trail to Fort Union and back to Annapolis.Estimate $300 - 400.
The Shipley collection had a similar forwarded use from Annapolis to Fort Union with a manuscript postmark and forwarding rating.
Realized: $150