Lot
760 
(Colorado) "Fort Collins C.T., Oct. 2/65", manuscript postmark and matching pen stroke cancels 3¢ rose (65) on 1865 cover to West Haven, Michigan mailed during the office's fourth month of operation, original letter from William McMurphy of the 7th Michigan Cavalry on his march home to his parents datelined "Park Station, Col Territory, Oct 1st 1865" with some good content concerning his coming discharge and some military matters "…Gen Connor has been whipping the Indians very bad so they have left for parts unknown and it is not expected that they will turn up in these parts again this fall…I will try and keep you informed of our movements as well…tell her that Brother is not going to bring home an Indian for her…"; tiny 3¢ tear, Very Fine and rare manuscript postmark. Estimate $500 - 750.
The site of Fort Collins was originally an encampment for Mormon emigrants. The fort, called Camp Collins, was built in 1864 and abandoned in 1871.
Realized: $650