Sale 1291 — United States Postal History

Sale Date — Tuesday-Wednesday, 25-26 July, 2023

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Category — Civil War Military Mails: Confederate Military and Govt. Figures

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Sale 1291, Lot 592, Civil War Military Mails: Confederate Military and Govt. FiguresFrench Forrest. U.S. Naval officer who fought in the War of 1812 and Mexican War, Confederate States Navy Captain, addressee on blue cover with "Confederate States of America Office of Orders and Detail, Navy Department" imprint (ND-14), addressed to "Flag Officer Fr Forrest, Commanding off Richmond Va.", pencil docketing above "Lt. Comdt. Rochelle, Steamer Nansemond" (James River Squadron), minor edge toning, still Very Fine, Forrest was one of the longest serving Civil War officers, having served in the U.S. Navy for 50 years before joining the Confederacy

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