Lot
4047 
Fort Sedgwick, Col., Apr. 19, cds on 1867 cover to Darby Creek, O., franked with 1861, 3¢ rose tied by matching target handstamp, with original enclosure regarding recent receiving of letter…It was greatly behind time on account of a few difficulties first. The R.R. had been washed away which hindered it from coming through. and mentions Indians…Everyone has Indian on the brain., Very Fine and scarce. Scott No. 65 Estimate $300 - 400.
Fort Sedgwick was established to protect the inhabitants of old Julesburgh against Indian raids. A hardship post, many of its buildings were nothing more than sod huts. The Fort Sedgwick Post Office operated from 1866 to 1869 only.
Realized: $230