The James Milgram Collections of U.S. Registered Mail and Campaign Envelopes

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, purple campaign label on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by blue grid duplexed "Louisville Ky. Mar 11, 1864" cds to Deerfield, Ohio; stain spot, roughly opened at right, scarce and Fine appearance.

Milgram No. SD-1   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, large black portrait campaign design on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) canceled by open grid, indistinct "Saint Paul, Ohio, Jan 10" cds to Fletcher, Ohio, 3¢ small flaws and tied by light soiling, reduced slightly at right; accompanied by unoriginal matching campaign lettersheet with "Squatter Sovereignty" caption and datelined "Pontiac Sept. 13th, 60", some cross writing at top, F.-V.F. pair.

Milgram No. SD-3   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 131.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, small campaign design lettersheet with portrait and "For President, Stephen A. Douglas; For Vice President, Herschel V. Johnson" at right, letter datelined "Aug 15 1860" with great political content " We are goin to raise a douglas pole in Vernon 250 feet long…we go in the West for Douglas show this to all of the Old friends in Coolville so they may now [sic] how we stand in Iowa…I offer to bet 2 to 1 on Douglas…wee dont now Breckenridge in Iowa Lincoln can split rails for the next four years I think hura hura Douglas & Johnson they are the men for me. "; couple trivial tone spots, F.-V.F. and rare.

Milgram No. SD-5   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

This Douglas campaign design was probably used on small letter sheets only. No covers known to exist.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 132.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, large portrait facing right campaign design with "Stephen A. Douglas" italic caption on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) canceled by grid, matching "Covington Ky. Oct 26, 1860" cds to Petersburg Ky.; reduced slightly at left with tiny tear, otherwise Very Fine and rare design.

Milgram No. SD-7   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 133.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, patriotic campaign design with large portrait with verse "Tell them to obey the law and support the Constitution" below and additional red and blue patriotic flag design at center on yellow cover bearing " John Hutchins, M.C. " Congressional free frank to Johnsons Corner, Ohio; barely reduced at right, F.-V.F. and scarce patriotic campaign design.

Milgram No. SD-11   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 135.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, large portrait facing right campaign design with McNally & Co. imprint on light buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Batavia, Ill. Aug 13" cds to Lafayette Ind.; edge wear and small stain, F.-V.F. and very scarce campaign design.

Milgram No. SD-13   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, large portrait facing left on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by indstinct cds to South Brookfield, NY, rare design, light soiling, stamp probably replaced still, Fine appearing.

Milgram No. SD-15   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 137.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, large portrait campaign design with "Anderson & Fuller, Publishers, Toledo" imprint on orange rebacked cover front bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by indistinct blue cds to Princeton Ind., unlisted sub type of SD-15, Very Fine appearance.

Milgram No. SD-15A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, blue overall campaign design with portrait facing right, flap with "For President, S.A. Douglas, Vice President, H.V. Johnson" on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) just tied by grid cancel, matching "Wooster, Ohio. Sep 17" cds to Blairsville Pa.; slightly reduced at right, 3¢ barely affected from light vertical crease, Very Fine appearance, the only recorded example .

Milgram No. SD-19   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 139.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, portrait campaign with "Douglas" caption below on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by bold "Webster, Va. Jul 27" cds to Martinsburgh Ind.; light vertical crease at left, Very Fine and attractive.

Milgram No. SD-20   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $400 - 600.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 139.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, engraved portrait campaign design with "Stephen A. Douglas" caption and "Engraved Carpenter & Allan…Boston" imprint on bright yellow cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by large Boston "Paid" grid, red "Boston Ms. Aug 10, 1860" cds to W. Fairlee Vt., Very Fine and attractive.

Milgram No. SD-22   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 140.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, portrait facing right campaign design with additional red and blue flag patriotic design with "Stand by the Flag" slogan on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by segmented cork and partial red "Boston, Mass. Dec 23" cds to North Jay Me.; reduced slightly at right, edge wear, Very Fine and rare campaign patriotic design, ex-Bischel .

Milgram No. SD-23   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, portrait facing left campaign design with verse "The People Alone are Sovereign, Stephen A. Douglas" below on yellow cover bearing three 1¢ blue (24) singles, overlapped and canceled by matching manuscript cancels, right tied by bold "Benson Vt. Aug 13, 1861" cds to Concord; top left corner repair, reduced a bit at right, F.-V.F. appearance, ex-Bischel .

Milgram No. SD-24   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 141.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, portrait facing right campaign design with facsimile "S.A. Douglas" signature below on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by large grid, red "Providence R.I. Aug 4" cds addressed to 2d Asst. Engineer, U.S.S. Sweet Brier, Port Royal S.C., Very Fine and choice, ex-Bischel .

Milgram No. SD-25   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 142.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, portrait compaign design in simple rectangular frame with printed signature and "True to the Union and the Constitution to the last" verse below on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by circular grid, matching "Woodbury Ct. Oct 23" cds to Bethleham Conn.; reduced at right, F.-V.F.

Milgram No. SD-26   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, campaign design with portrait in oval and printed facsimile signature below on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Exeter N.H. Oct 18" cds to Deerfield N.H.; small ink erosion spot; accompanied by non-original matching campaign design lettersheet datelined "Wheatland Va. November 1st, 1862" with letter from Civil War soldier "I arrived safe and well, and hope these few lines will find you the same, we are within four miles of the rebels, and expect to fight every day. I think we shall move to day or to morrow, our pickets brought in some rebel cavalry last knight, proberly we shall have to fight soon, but we have good courage yet, we dont fear them,we have plenty of big guns and men…", some light toning, F.-V.F. and scarce pair.

Milgram No. SD-29   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 143.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, oval portrait campaign design with "S.A. Douglas" caption on 1860 cover with fancy "North Georgetown, O. Oct 3" balloon dotted-rim cds and small ms. "42" rating to Berne, Switzerland , black "New York '24' Oct 13" integral-debit exchange cds, French transit cds with "2" rating, Bern (10.28) arrival backstamp with red ms. "230" rappen due rating; top left edge tear, faint soiling mostly on reverse, flap torn, some soiling mostly restricted to back, Very Fine.

Milgram No. SD-30   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $750 - 1,000.

A RARE STEPHEN DOUGLAS 1860 CAMPAIGN DESIGN USED TO A FOREIGN DESTINATION.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, circular portrait campaign design with "S.A. Douglas" banner on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by blue open grid duplexed with "Cincinnati O." cds to Bantam Falls Conn.; reduced at right, reduced at right, F.-V.F.

Milgram No. SD-30   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 144.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, campaign design with Douglas portrait in oval frame and outer black frame, excerpts from various speeches, " Tell them to obey the Laws and the Constitution " on buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65), tied by bold "Bird Point Mo. Sept 26" 1861 cds to Fort Madison Wis., with original Sept. 25th 1861 letter with extensive war news describing troop movements, skirmishes, wounded etc, transcribed; cover reduced slightly at right and bottom corner tear; additional second letter from same correspondence with red patriotic "Onward to Victory" letterhead with Liberty and Flag, F.-V.F., excellent documentation of first hand experiences.

Milgram No. SD-31   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 144.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, oval portrait campaign design in ornate square frame with Wm. B. Keen of Chicago imprint on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) canceled by grid, matching "Goshen Ind. Oct 15, 1860" cds to Cleveland, Ohio, Very Fine to Extremely Fine.

Milgram No. SD-33   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

There is a manuscript "X" defacing portrait, possibly signifying opposition.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 145.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, oval portrait campaign design in ornate frame on yellow cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) canceled by sharp "Paid" straightline, matching gem strike "Owatonna, M.T. Oct 29" cds to New York City, original 1860 enclosed letter mentioning envelope " …I will send you an Envelope of my Favorite for the Presidency… "; 3¢ small flaws at top from edge placement, an Extremely Fine and scarce Montana Territorial campaign use.

Milgram No. SD-35   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $400 - 600.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, portrait in ornate frame campaign design with printed facsimile signature below on buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) s.e. at left, tied by bold "Pike N.Y. Jan 1" cds to Buffalo N.Y., manuscript directive "Buffalo & E. R.R. Office" at bottom right; reduced slightly at top with tiny edge tear, partial flap, expertly sealed small tear and partial backflap still, still Very Fine and rare design.

Milgram No. SD-36   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 147.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, purple campaign design with circular portrait in fancy frame incorporating "Popular Sovereignty" slogan, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) nat. s.e., canceled by blue grid duplexed with partial Louisville Ky. cds to Circleville, Ohio; reduced slightly at top, Very Fine and attractive campaign design, the only recorded example .

Milgram No. SD-37   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 147.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, patriotic campaign design with portrait surrounded by eagle and flags with verse to right at top, on buff cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) canceled by manuscript squiggles, matching " Trowbridge Mi. Aug 27 " Michigan postmark to Brighton N.Y., manuscript obliterated "President, H.T. Johnson Vice President" suggests post-election use, Very Fine.

Milgram No. SD-38   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 148.

(1860 Campaign) "President Step. A. Douglas, Vice President H.V. Johnson", oval Douglas portrait campaign patriotic design with Flags and Eagle surounding, verse "I stand for the right of the whole people" at right, on cover bearing 3¢ dull rose (26) tied by "Milton, Flor. Oct 19" cds to Capt. William A. Bell, Union County, Arkansas; couple top edge tears, flap mostly complete, F.-V.F. and scarce 1860 campaign envelope used from Florida.

Milgram No. SD-39   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, oval portrait in ornate frame campaign design on cover bearing well centered 3¢ dull red (26) canceled by blue grid cancel, matching "Vermilion O. Jan 5" cds to Canton, Ohio, exceptionally attractive, Extremely Fine and choice.

Milgram No. SD-40   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $400 - 600.

The Jarrett collection contained another example of this design from the same correspondence.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 149.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen Douglas "The Cabinet Maker of 1861", large illustrated campaign design featuring portrait of Douglas facing right, verse below and illustration of cabinet maker at right, Tibbetts of Cleveland imprint, on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) manuscript canceled, matching ms. "Dec 1st "60, Flora O." postmark vertically at lower right to Warren Mass.; reduced at left, 3¢ corner crease, otherwise Very Fine and exceedingly rare design.

Milgram No. SD-41   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

This Milgram type is far rarer than the version printed by the Western Gleaner of Cleveland. Both have the Tibbetts design with Douglas verse, but this state lacks the Western Gleaner advertising text for Douglas Songsters and Newspaper Subscriptions.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen Douglas "The Cabinet Maker of 1861", large illustrated campaign design featuring portrait of Douglas facing right, verses below including "Douglas Songsters" and illustration of cabinet maker at right, Tibbitts and Western Gleaner of Cleveland imprints, on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) canceled by blue " Paid 3 " in Circle cancel, matching "Berea, Ohio Oct 4" cds to Bridport Vt., missent and forwarded with manuscript " Missent & Ford, Addison Vt. Octo. 11th " postmark due to address mentioning Addison, which was the county; reduced slightly at right, 3¢ corner flaw, still Very Fine and wonderful campaign design.

Milgram No. SD-42   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

A REMARKABLE EXAMPLE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE OF THE DOUGLAS 1860 CAMPAIGN DESIGNS.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, Herschel Johnson, gray overall illustrated campaign design with dual oval portraits of S. Douglas and H. Johnson for the "National Democratic Executive Committee", Mospedon & Baker imprint on flap of cover with Chairman "Miles Taylor, M.C." Congressional free frank and neat "Washington City 'Free' Aug 9, 1860" cds to Coldwater Ill.; stain spot, otherwise Very Fine and extremely scarce, ex-Landau .

Milgram No. SD-43   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 151.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, H.V. Johnson, patriotic campaign design featuring Eagle, Shield and Serpent "Douglas & Johnson, Freedom, National, Slavery Sectional" slogans on fresh cover bearing 3¢ dull rose (26) canceled by partial blue circular grid, matching "Clarendon N.H. Dec 25" Christmas Day cds to Hartland, Vermont, Extremely Fine and choice, a rare design.

Milgram No. SD-46   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 152.

(1860 Campaign) Stephen A. Douglas, H.V. Johnson, blind embossed campaign design on front and flap of patriotic cover with red and blue Flag, Constitution and Hands, additional verse "Liberty and Union" below, on yellow cover bearing three 1¢ blue (22 large break at top, 24, 24) singles, tied by two strikes of "Pt. Douglas M.T." cds, one with ms. "July 28, 1861" dating to Philadelphia Pa.; stamp faults, scarce combination and territorial usage, F.-V.F. appearance and scarce Minnesota Territory campaign use.

Milgram No. SD-48   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.