Sale 1090 — United States, Possessions and Confederate States Stamps and Postal History
Sale Date — Wednesday-Friday, 17-19 December, 2014
Category — Other Signatures and Free Franks
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1982
1846 Letter from Arkansas to William Marcy, Secretary of War. Folded letter with "Van Buren Ark. Aug 16" circular datestamp and numeral "10" handstamp at right addressed to William Marcy, Secretary of War under President Polk, letter (fully transcribed) refers to an individual who was stripped naked, tied to a pine tree and inflicted with 77 lashes, the writer seeking investigation against commanding officer, Very Fine, fascinating military content from Arkansas
E. 300-400
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