Sale 1230 — U.S. and Hawaii Stamps and Postal History
Sale Date — Tuesday-Friday, 15-18 December, 2020
Category — The Sandford N. Arnold Collection of Early Texas Postal History
Lot
Symbol
Photo/Description
Cat./Est. Value
Realized
1043
"Brazoria, Feb. 1st 1836". Dateline at end of folded letter from John L. Sleight to his uncle Cornelius in Sag Harbor N.Y., red "New-York Apl. 14" circular datestamp, manuscript '25" rate, interesting letter regarding the Texas War of Independence: "We are still battling with our Tyrant Anna...The Convention will meet on the first of March and declare independence and proclaim it to the world. Santa Anna will probably call in Spring but we will be prepared to give him a warm reception. The United States is assisting us.", end of letter instructs recipient to write him care of Wm. Bryan in New Orleans, Very Fine, significant content
E. 300-400
1,500
