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Fort Barnard Va. 1862 (May 29) to Grafton N.H. via Harnden's Express, folded letter datelined "Fort Barnard May 29th 1862" with buff cover endorsed "By Harndens Express" and "$50", letter mentions sending $50, Very Fine and scarce Civil War money letter sent by Harnden's Express. Estimate $300 - 400.
Fort Barnard (1861-1865) was a Union Civil War Fort established in 1861 in Arlington County, Virginia named after Brigadier General John G. Barnard, who superintended the construction of the defenses of Washington DC. Fort Barnard was one of 33 forts on the Virginia side of the Potomac River that made up an outer defense line for Washington DC known as the Arlington Line. The fort was abandoned in 1865 at the end of the war.
Realized: $300