Lot
776 
Albuquerque, N.M., Jul 27, New Mexico Territory cds with matching target tying 3¢ rose (65), s.e. at right, on cover addressed to Brev. Lt. Col. Geo. M. McGill, Asst. Surg. U.S.A., Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, red endorsement "P.M. please return this to Albuquerque, N.M. as Dr. Mc Gill is dead.", and returned with "Fort Leavenworth, Kas, Aug 14" cds, Very Fine. Estimate $200 - 300.
Brevet Colonel George M. McGill, surgeon, was born at Hannah Furnace, Centre Co., Pa., Apr. 20, 1838. He served during the Civil War and later at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. He received the brevet rank of Colonel in the United States army for faithful services during an outbreak of cholera near Fort Harker, Kansas, and died of the disease en route to New Mexico.
Realized: $475