February Internet

1862 (Jan. 23) Liberty N.Y. to New York City seeking Officer, orange cover beainrg 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Liberty N.Y. Jan 23" cds to Col. Stephen A. Doyle, 13th Regiment Brooklyn Rifles, 14th St. Palace Gardens, New York City, sharp Advertised "ADV. 1 Ct." straightline, reverse with "Yorkville N.Y., Apr 2, 1862" cds and pencil "Not Called For", forwarded to 8th N.Y.V., Washington D.C.; back slit open, reduced at right, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

Memphis Ten. Jan 25, 186, double-circle cds with matching "Due 3" rating on orange cover endorsed "Sol Letter, B., Col 46 Ills." addressed to Baleyville Ills.; reduced sligthtly at right, F.-V.F. Tennessee Soldier's Letter, ex-Gallagher .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $50 - 75.

1863 (Oct. 19) Memphis, Tenn. to Saline, Ohio, circa 1863 legal-size orange cover with bold "Memphis, Tenn. Oct 19" duplex and matching " Due " handstamp with ms. " 12 " rating for double-rate, doubled again for penalty (Act eff. July 1, 1863, Section 26) as no "Soldier's Letter" endorsement present, F.-V.F., ex-Graham (photocopy of exhibit page) .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

The Ohio State legislature passed an act allowing soldiers in the camps to hold elections, and report results with tally sheets to their home county election officials. The soldiers were also required to send a duplicate tally sheet to their home county clerks of Common Pleas Courts after the election.

The Ohio Gubernatorial Election of 1863 was held Oct. 6th 1863 pitting Copperhead (Democrat) Clement L. Vallandigham verse Union Part (Republicans plus War Democrats) John Brough.

1863 (Nov. 30) Washington D.C. to Army of the Potomac, Virginia, narrow cover bearing 2¢ black (73) tied by quartered cork duplexed with "Washington D.C. Nov 30 '63" cds attractively addressed in magenta to Capt. D. Frank Ritchie, Battery "C" 1st N.Y. Artillery, Headquarters Artillery Brigade, 5th Army Corps, Army of Potomac, Virginia; reduced slightly at left with small tear, Very Fine and scarce drop use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Washington City drop letter letter rate to troops with the Army of the Potomac could be used because all mail for the Army of the Potomac was exchanged at the Washington City post office. Thus, this is a local letter. Battery C, First New York Artillery was in Virginia from November 1863 to April 1865.

1863 (Dec. 13) Washington D.C. to Army of the Potomac, Virginia, narrow cover bearing 2¢ black (73) straddle s.e. tied by four-rings duplexed with "Washington D.C. Dec 13" cds addressed to Capt. D. Frank Ritchie, Battery "C" 1st N.Y. Artillery, Headquarters Artillery Brigade, 5th Army Corps, Army of Potomac, Virginia; reduced slightly at left with small tear, Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $150 - 200.

Banks Division, Aug 6, neat blue cds ties 3¢ rose (65) on cover to Somerset N.Y.; reduced slightly at right, Very Fine field post use.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

"Brooks Division, Bartells Brigade, Army of the Potomac, via Washington", part of full military addressed cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) pair tied by target cancels, matching "Plattsburg N.Y. Apr 15" cds to "Rev Francis B. Hall Chaplain, 10th Regt N.Y.S.V., Brooks Division, Bartells Brigade, Army of the Potomac, via Washington", fresh and Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $75 - 100.

Independent Line of Telegraph, New Haven Conn., blue imprint on yellow cover with original Feb. 16th 1863 telegraph from New York City with "Come down by next train if possible, Telegraph answer" message to Arthur Robinson, fresh and Very Fine.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

U.S. Military Telegraph, Department of the Ohio, circa Feb. 1862 orange imprint cover with " 50¢ " rating addressed to Robt. M. Griffin, 1st Lt. Co. L., 1st Ky Cav., pencil "Filed by AHH, Louisville Ky." at left, F.-V.F., ex-Kramer .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.

First Lt. Robert M. Griffin enlisted September 11, 1861 when Company L of the First Kentucky Cavalry was formed. He resigned February 26, 1862.

United States Military Telegraph, orange imprint cover endorsed " Latest from the Seat of War " addressed to Romney (West) Va. care of John Carroll Esq.; wear and flaws, Fine, ex-Kramer .

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $100 - 150.