By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
lot # 321 - united states postal history state postmarks - kansas to missouri
[Fort Leavenworth] "Hon. John Wilson Fort Leavenworth Commander of the Escort To California". Unusual address on Apr. 30th 1849 folded letter from Rockville Iowa, contents refer to Thomas Benton, Pres. Taylor ("old Rough"), California gold, etc.; cover tear at bottom, Very Fine, a scarce letter to the gold caravan bound for California.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
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