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Lot 623 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1782 to 1860 naval covers - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 623 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1782 to 1860 naval covers - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

(Naval) 1859 (Apr. 24) U.S.S. St. Louis, San Juan, Nicaragua to West Port Point, Mass. Cover with enclosed letter datelined "United States Ship St. Louis, San-Juan de Nicaragua, April 24th 1859", endorsed "Pr Am. Schooner 'Flying Dragon' " and addressed to West Port Point, Mass., entered mails with 1857, 3¢ dull red, corner flaw, tied by sharp "Fall River Ms. May 24 1859" cds, matching "Steam" straightline handstamp adjacent; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine.
Scott No. 26; Estimate $200 - 300.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

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Lot 664 - the richard graham collection of naval covers naval postal history collections and balances - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 664 - the richard graham collection of naval covers naval postal history collections and balances - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

(Naval) U.S.S. Texas Naval Correspondence, 1944-45. Of approximately 300 covers most from Anthony Mayer aboard the U.S.S. Texas during WWII, good showing of U.S. Naval postmarks and censor markings including "Free" mail during Nov-Dec of 1944, V-Mail and a few ephemera items, covers mostly without contents (with letter donation forms) but includes a couple enclosures written after D-Day with interesting content including crossing the English Channel, shooting at enemy's vital targets, At one time, we had 27 enemy prisoners on board…They didn't look like supermen to me., being bombed by enemy planes and glider bombs, etc.; an interesting and historical wartime correspondence.
Estimate; $300 - 400.

During WWII, the Texas escorted war convoys across the Atlantic, and later shelled Axis-held beaches for the North African campaign and the Normandy Landings before being transferred to the Pacific Theater late in 1944 to provide naval gunfire support during the Battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

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Lot 610 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1782 to 1860 naval covers - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 610 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1782 to 1860 naval covers - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

(Naval) 1846 (Jun. 13) New York, N.Y. to Chardon, Ohio. Blue folded letter datelined "U.S. Schooner Bonita, New York, June 13th, 1846", entered mails with indistinct red "New-York '10cts' 13 Jun" cds, some interesting content concerning the war, "We are now detained for want of seamen. As soon as our crews are filled out, all three of the schooners will sail in company for Mexico. They are but 75 tons burthen instead of 90 & carry now a long 32 pounder on a pivot in place of the 24. They are beautiful craft and are like yachts (is that word right?) and no doubt will be clippers. Our service will be most arduous of that of any vessels in the Gulf, and from our light draft we will be able to go up all the rivers and co-operate with the Army…", Very Fine.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

The U.S.S. Bonita was built in 1846 by Brown and Bell, New York, N. Y. she purchased by the United States following the outbreak of the Mexican War and commissioned about May 30. Bonita reported to the Home Squadron at Anton Lizardo, Mexico on July 28th and saw very active service along the Mexican coast. She remained on the Mexican blockade until returning to Norfolk during the summer of 1848.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

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Lot 644 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1861 to 1900 naval covers and naval agencies - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 644 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1861 to 1900 naval covers and naval agencies - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

(Naval) 1882 (Mar.) "Ship's Letter - U.S.S. Vandalia" to Concord N.H. Manuscript endorsement on cover bearing 5¢ blue (179) tied by New York "4" simplex cancel, New York "U.S. Charge to Collect .15 Cents" handstamp, reverse with 5¢ postage due (J4) strip of three tied by cork cancels, forwarded with "Concord N.H. Mar 9" cds to Boston Mass.; left corners mended and some edge wear, F.-V.F. appearance.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

This letter was from Paymaster Joseph Foster aboard the U.S.S. Vandalia, which was with the North Atlantic Squadron (April 1879 - Oct. 1884).

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

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Lot 602 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1782 to 1860 naval covers - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 602 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1782 to 1860 naval covers - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

(Naval) 1831 (Jul. 15) U.S.S. Bradywine at Toulon, France to Hartford, Conn. Datelined folded letter with "Toulon" postmark and manuscript "22" decimes rating on reverse, disinfection slit, red "New-York 'Ship' Sep 19" cds and red ms. "12½" rating, Very Fine.
Estimate; $150 - 200.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

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Lot 635 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1861 to 1900 naval covers and naval agencies - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 635 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1861 to 1900 naval covers and naval agencies - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

(Naval) 1869 (Oct. 24) U.S.S. Delaware, Yokohama, Japan to Waynesville Oh. Cover docketed "U.S. Asiatic Squadron, Flagship Delaware, Naval Letter" and "Per P.M.S.S. 'Japan' ", entered mails with "China and Japan, Steam Service" oval handstamp, carried as endorsed by PMSS Japan from Yokohama departing Nov. 2nd to San Francisco arriving Nov. 22nd, "San Francisco Cal. Nov 23" cds and blue crayon "20" cent due rating for two-times the 10¢ steamship rate, original enclosure with printed letterhead "U.S. Flag Ship 'Delaware', Asiatic Squadron"; cover soiling and small tears, Fine.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

Long letter from warrant officer John V. Falkinburg that has some interesting content that reviews the activities of the U.S.S. Delaware, trip ashore at Yedo, a visit by a British Frigate commanded by the Duke of Endinburgh (2nd Son of Queen Victoria), and witnessing a Japanese execution of three men by beheading in Yokohama that was an apparently routine event "done in less than the time I have taken to write it" and caused the writer to feel sick. The U.S.S. Delaware of 2,400 tons with 20 heavy guns that was originally named U.S.S. Pisquataqua.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

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Lot 624 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1782 to 1860 naval covers - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 624 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1782 to 1860 naval covers - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

(Naval) [Paraguay Expedition] 1859 (Mar. 19) U.S.S. Memphis, Pernambuco, Brazil To Brooklyn N.Y. forwarded to Columbus Ky, yellow cover endorsed "Per Brig 'Brandywine' ", entered U.S. mails with "Philadelphia Pa. Jun 5 1863" datestamp, matching "Ship" and "5" rating handstamps, forwarded to Columbus Ky. with 1857, 3¢ dull red affixed over "5" rating handstamp and tied by "Brooklyn N.Y. Jun 6" cds, original datelined enclosure; reduced slightly at left, Very Fine.
Scott No. 26; Estimate $200 - 300.

This cover was written aboard the U.S.S. Memphis return from the Paraguay Expedition of 1859, which was the largest U.S. fleet ever assembled at that time. The fleet ascended the La Plata River and obtained redress for the firing upon a U.S. Survey steamer by the Paraguayan Government. The Memphis was a small charted screw steamer that was purchased by the Navy upon her return from the expedition and renamed Mystic.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

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Lot 672 - the richard graham collection of naval covers naval postal history collections and balances - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 672 - the richard graham collection of naval covers naval postal history collections and balances - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

(Naval) U.S. Navy - Ship Cachets, 1877-1882. Group of four with same style illustrated ship cachet in blue, comprising U.S. Ship Alliance on 1877 cover bearing GB 2½d lilac (67) tied by "G06" grid and "British Post Office, Beyrout, MY 25 77" cds adjacent to Concord Mass., U.S. Ship Hartford on cover with "Rio de Janeiro, 16 Jul 78" cds to Pikesville Md. bearing Brazil 60r. and 500r. (60r. replacement); U.S.Ship Swatara on 1870s cover bearing 1875, 5¢ blue (179) tied by "N. York Steamship Apr 20" cds to Philadelphia Pa., top edge restored, and U.S. Ship Minnesota on cover bearing 6¢ rose (208) tied by "New York Nov 8 '82" duplex to the Navy Yard at Brooklyn N.Y. and forwarded, cover repaired, Fine, a scarce group despite the mixed condition.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

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Lot 611 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1782 to 1860 naval covers - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 611 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1782 to 1860 naval covers - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

(Naval) 1846 (May 4) U.S.S. Mary's, Pensacola Flor. to Philadelphia Pa. Letter datelined "Pensacola, May 4th 1846" written by midshipman Joshua D. Todd with original buff cover with "Pensacola Flor. May 6" cds addressed to his father Purser Samuel P. Todd at the U.S. Navy Yard in Philadelphia Pa., the letter is written just before the first battles of the war, accompanied by second letter from correspondence datelined "Off Brazos de Santiago, May 13th 1846"that reports in great detail the results of the Battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de Palma, which were American victories that opened the war, he includes a hand drawn plan showing the second battle; some fold separations on letters, F.-V.F., An exceptional Mexican War letter with great battle details.
Estimate; $400 - 600.

The May 13th letter reads in part, "The news from the Army is of the most cheering kind. Genl. Taylor with the forces under his command had two general engagements with the Mexicans, both of which our troops have been victorious…On the 3rd Genl Taylor with two thousand men marched for Point Isabell for the purpose of protecting his supplies, which had been left at that place. On his return to the camp, he was attacked by the whole of the enemy numbering about seven thousand. The battle commenced at 3 o-clock PM and lasted until dark when the armies were separated. In the morning, the Mexicans declined battle. The loss of the enemy in killed, wounded and prisoners is estimated at five hundred, that of the Americans at forty.Among the killed is Major Brown…Maj. Ringgold was wounded and has since died, Capt. Page was also badly wounded and is not expected to survive. The next day…General T. succeeded in bringing the enemy to battle. A general engagement ensued in which the Mexicans were totally routed, having sustained a loss of killed, wounded and prisoners of one thousand. Several field officers and one general were taken. The loss of our force in killed, wounded amounted to 60. The Mexicans sustained a total defeat, all of them fled from the field leaving all of the artillery munitions of war, baggage and even private property… Genl Taylor's force amounted to only 1500…that of the Mexicans 6000. Genl Vallejo, who was taken prisoner was perfectly surprised that so small a forced defeated the best troops in their army. Genl Arista had proposed an armistice but it has not been accepted…".

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

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Lot 646 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1861 to 1900 naval covers and naval agencies - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

Lot 646 - the richard graham collection of naval covers 1861 to 1900 naval covers and naval agencies - Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

(Naval) 1884 (Apr.) "Ship's Letter, U.S.S. Tennessee" to Brattleboro, Vt. Docketing on 2¢ red entire cancelled by New York "4"simplex cancel and with "New York F.D. Apr 3" backstamp, front "U.S. Charge to Collect 8 Cents" handstamp, 3¢ and 5¢ red brown (J3, J4) added and tied by partial cds in Brattleboro, reverse with "Brattleboro, Rec'd Apr 3" cds, 1884 receipt docketing at left; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine, ex-Gibson.
Estimate; $200 - 300.

Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc. Auction # 58 - Winter 2014 Auction

the richard graham collection of naval covers 1861 to 1900 naval covers and naval agencies