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

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, black on pink "Liberty and Union" campaign label on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , margins to slightly in, tied by bold blue "Cincinnati O. Sep 29" cds to Hastings Minn.; couple light stains, Very Fine and choice Fremont Campaign label use.

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

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 77.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, circular portrait campaign label with "Prang & Mayher" imprint, affixed on ladies cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) tied by light blue "Norton Ms. Oct 20" cds to Grafton, Mass., Very Fine and rare Fremont campaign label.

Milgram No. JF-2   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 78.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, portrait campaign design with "Putnam Brothers Publishers" imprint below on yellow cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by circular cancel, matching indistinct "New Portland Me. Apr 28" cds to Jay Hill Me.; reduced slightly irregular at right, otherwise Very Fine.

Milgram No. JF-3   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 78.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, portrait campaign design with Putnam Brothers Publishers imprint below on small cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , large margins to slightly in, tied by "Albany N.Y. Sep 6" cds to Syracuse N.Y., fresh and Extremely Fine, ex-Downing .

Milgram No. JF-4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 83.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, portrait campaign design with "Putnam Brothers Publishers" imprint below, additional manuscript patriotic embellishment below " Bucktenders will oblige by not defacing the above head of Liberty " on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) tied by rimless "Buffalo N.Y. Jun 26" cds to Albion N.Y.; couple tiny edge tears, Very Fine.

Milgram No. JF-4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, portrait campaign design with "Putnam Brothers Printers" imprint below, additional hand drawing in ink by artist John Roland Smyth depicting illustrations and anti-Fremont sentiments "The Pathfinder to Salt River", "Bleeding Kansas", image of Gen. Scott bidding him "Welcome" banner, above portrait "BOO HOO the Democrats have given me Jessie" on cover with "Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Nov 7" cds and "Paid" straightline sent locally to Saratoga Springs N.Y.; small reinforced top edge flaws, partial flap, F.-V.F. and impressive hand-drawn campaign design.

Milgram No. JF-4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $1,000 - 1,500.

AN INCREDIBLE JOHN FREMONT CAMPAIGN ENVELOPE WITH ADDITIONAL PEN AND INK DESIGN SIGNED BY ARTIST.

There is a transcript of the original letter that no longer accompanies: "November 7, 1856…I send you an envelope got up by the Republican party wwith the head of John C. Fremont engraved on it. I have altered it to suit their present and I hope future fortunes. You see the big tears coursing down John C's cheeks for his defeat. You also see him in his boat, the "bleeding Kansas," going up Salt River, and General Scott standing on the shore to bid him welcome…John Roland Smyth".

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, engraved portrait campaign design on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by grid, red "Middletown Ct, Paid, Nov 11" cds to Muscatine Iowa, with original matching portrait campaign lettersheet with additional manuscript notations surrounding and "Coln J.C. Fremont 1856" caption; lettersheet with some paper loss, 3¢ tiny flaw, F.-V.F. and scarce matching campaign stationery.

Milgram No. JF-5   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 79.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, portrait campaign design on light buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), beautiful shade, tied by bold "New Haven Con. Sep 18, 1856" cds to Prospect Me., an Extremely Fine gem use.

Milgram No. JF-6   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, portrait campaign patriotic design on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) canceled by blue grid, matching light "Southbridge Ms. Sep 27" blue cds to Taunton Mass., fresh and Extremely Fine.

Milgram No. JF-6   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, portrait campaign design on blue cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) canceled by blue grid, matching blue "Randolph, Mass. Nov 4" cds to Ohio; some toning at top left, otherwise Very Fine and attractive, design unlisted on blue paper.

Milgram No. JF-6   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

(1856 Campaign - Civil War Patriotic) John Fremont, portrait campaign design (JF-6) with additional patriotic designs of red and blue Flag and blue verse on yellow cover with "G.B.D. Sep 28" General Banks Division two-line postmark and matching small "Paid" straightline to Huntington Conn.; tiny edge tears, reduced slightly at left, Very Fine and scarce patriotic campaign design.

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

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 81.

(1856 Campaign - Civil War Patriotic) John Fremont, portrait campaign design with additional Whittier patriotic poem modification below, on cover bearing 3¢ rose (65) tied by "Miamiville O. Dec 18" cds to Charleston, Ohio; light edge toning, small cover faults, scarce and F.-V.F. appearance.

Milgram No. JF-13   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 83.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, portrait campaign design on small light buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , rich color, tied by "Lowell Mass. Sep 28" cds to Tyngsboro Mass., Extremely Fine and scarce campaign design.

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

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, portrait campaign design with "Warnzer, McKimm & Co. Publishers" imprint below, on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) tied by blue "Batavia N.Y. Sep 25" cds to Hartland Ohio; light toning, F.-V.F.

Milgram No. JF-17   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 86.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, portrait campaign design on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , three large margins, tied by indistinct "Hill, Me. Oct 15" cds to Adamsville R.I.; some light tone spots, F.-V.F.

Milgram No. JF-20   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, portrait campaign design with "Shepard Clark & Co, 110 Washington St., Boston, Mass" imprint below along with additional ms. " Hurrah Hurrah Hurrah " slogan, on yellow cover with manuscript " Fleming, N.Y. Oct 17 " postmark and matching " Paid 3 " rating to Farmer N.Y., forwarded to Covert N.Y. with blue "Farmer N.Y. Oct 28" cds and ms. " For'd 3 " rating to Covert N.Y., Very Fine.

Milgram No. JF-21   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 87.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, large portrait campaign design on bright yellow cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , margins to in, tied by beautifully struck "Palmyra, Ohio, Oct 6" balloon cds to Newago Mich., address restated, a Superb gem.

Milgram No. JF-24   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 88.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, large portrait campaign design with "John C. Fremont" caption below on light yellow cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , large margins, tied by "Wilton, Wisc. Aug 16" cds to Palymra Wisc., Very Fine.

Milgram No. JF-25   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, large portrait campaign design with "John C. Fremont" caption below on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) tied by blue "Madison Wis. 23 Jan" cds to East Corinth Vt.; 3¢ small flaws, F.-V.F.

Milgram No. JF-27   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, large portrait campaign design with "John C. Fremont" caption below on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11), small crease, tied by "Milwaukee Wis. Sep 15" cds to New Haven Ct, also includes original "Milwaukee Sep 14" letter with excellent political content " …Kansas is going to be the fast state of this Union. When we see J.C. Fremont finally seated in the presidential chair we will see such a fine state spring on Kansas soil as never greeted the eyes of Free Americans…The camp was crowded to overflowing and I never saw an audience listen as attentively to a political speech in my life… "; and silk campaign ribbon showing Freemont in blue and names above "Freemont" above and "Dayton" below, a bit ragged and mounted on backing; cover irregularly opened at right, F.-V.F.

Milgram No. JF-28   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, large portrait campaign design with large "John C. Fremont" caption below on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , rich color, large margins to in, tied by partial "Chicago Ill. Aug 22, 1856" cds to Philadelphia Pa.; tiny edge tear at top, otherwise Very Fine.

Milgram No. JF-29   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, large portrait campaign design on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , margins to in, rich color, tied by "Newark, Ill. Jun 13" cds to Brattleboro Vt., extra strikes of the town cds rim deface the portrait as anti-Fremont sentiment; flap torn, Very Fine and extremely rare design.

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

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 92.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, cut-down portrait campaign design from JF-24 on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11), irregular margins, tied by "Philadelphia Pa. Oct 9" cds to Bradford Mass., matching original letter with same cut-down portrait design datelined "Philadelphia, Oct. 8th 1858"; cover faulty with some paper loss, Fine appearance.

Milgram No. JF-33   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, portrait campaign design with J.P. Jewett & Co. Publishers imprint on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , rich color, tied by bold "Halifax Mass Nov 20" cds to Roxbury, Mass.; 1856 docketing at left, faint age spots, Very Fine and rare design, ex-Beane .

Milgram No. JF-34   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, portrait campaign design in oval with manuscript " Oh I am going up Salt River " embellishment, on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) tied by blue "Keeseville N.Y. 30 Oct" cds to New Russia N.Y.; light soiling and edge wear, partial backflap, F.-V.F.

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

This campaign cover with embellishments is from the same correspondence as example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 95. They are sent from a Fremont opponent.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, oval portrait campaign design with manuscript " Shrieked for Freedom but twas no go " embellishment on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , three margins, tied by blue "Keeseville N.Y. 11 Feb" cds to Lewis N.Y., 1856 docketing at left; partial flap, Very Fine.

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

This campaign cover with embellishments is from the same correspondence as example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 95. They are sent from a Fremont opponent.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, oval facing left campaign design with additional manuscript notation " O.K. The Peoples Choice" around oval, on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) tied by "Hallowell Me. Sep 1" cds, matching diamond grid defacing portrait to Aroostock Me.,with matching portrait campaign design letterhead enclosure datelined "August the 31, 1856" and with additional manuscript " Col John Charles Freemont " caption around oval; wear and light soiling, reduced at right and vertical crease affecting stamp, Fine appearance.

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

Apparently the Postmaster of Hallow Me. had a different opinion of the candidate with the defacing of the portrait.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 96.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, blue oval portrait campaign design with additional blind embossed "Paine & Wade Attorneys at Law, Cleveland, Ohio" oval on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) tied by "Cleveland O. Sep 22" cds to Louisville Ky.; some sealed top edge and flap tears, attractive and Very Fine appearance.

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

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, campaign design with dual panels, vertical at left showing oval portrait and Indian war scene, other Indian battle scene on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by grid, matching "Portland Me. Mar 6, 1861" cds to Harrison Me.; some wear and light soiling, small stain in address, F.-V.F. and desirably campaign design.

Milgram No. JF-40   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $750 - 1,000.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 99.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, portrait in ornate frame campaign design on orange cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11), slightly faded, tied by indistinct cds to Deerfield Centre N.H., Very Fine appearance, scarce design.

Milgram No. JF-44   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont "The Peoples Canditate", patriotic campaign design with large portrait in ornate frame, additional manuscript "Who Got Jessie" below "John C. Fremont" imprint, on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) tied by "Farmington, O. Dec 10" cds to Hartford Conn., with original letter and another for transmittal; small wax seal stain, 3¢ corner crease, otherwise Very Fine and scarce design, ex-Bischel .

Milgram No. JF-47   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $500 - 750.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 103.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont and Wife "Jessie", dual-portrait campaign design on yellow cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11), four margins, canceled by circular grid, red "Hinsdale N.H. Nov 13" cds to Rockport Mass, reduced slightly at right; accompanied by non-original matching dual-portrait letterhead enclosure datelined "Acworth Dec 30/56", Very Fine envelope and lettersheet.

Milgram No. JF-49   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, portrait campaign design with "Our Jessie" caption below on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11), four margins, tied by "Putnam Vt. Jan 21" cds to Marlboro Depot N.H., Very Fine.

Milgram No. JF-50   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

(1856 Campaign) Jessie Fremont, portrait campaign design on small yellow cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , nice margins and rich color, tied by "Monson Ms. Sep 22" cds to Holden Mass., Very Fine.

Milgram No. JF-51   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, William Dayton, red patriotic campaign design with names above Eagle, shield and Serpent, "Slavery Sectional" below, on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , large margins to touched, tied by "Paid" circular grid, red "Boston Ms. 25 Aug" cds to Ipswich Mass.; light overall toning and wear, F.-V.F. and rare design.

Milgram No. JF-56   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 105.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, William Dayton, blue patriotic campaign design with Eagle and "Fremont & Dalton" caption on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) sheet margin single canceled by ms. strokes, red "Charlestown, Mass. Sep 25" cds to New York city; flap torn, Very Fine and rare design.

Milgram No. JF-58   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 106.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, patriotic campaign design with "Fremont Dayton" Flag, eagle, gun and capitol on buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) tied by partial "Hancock N.Y. Apr" cds to Elmira N.Y.; light wrinkling, partial flap, F.-V.F., illustrated example Milgram Presidential Campaigns page 106.

Milgram No. JF-59   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 106.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, blue portrait campaign design on small cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) tied by bold "Dover N.H. Sep 15" cds to Haverhill Mass., Very Fine and choice, ex-Malpass, Jarrett .

Milgram No. JF-6A   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $300 - 400.

This campaign design was unlisted in blue by Milgram, and he has assigned a new catalog number.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, enameled " Fremont will prove the Buckwheat chaff " campaign label on immaculate small cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , wonderful shade, tied by circular grid cancel, red "Newburyport Ms. Jul 26, 1856" cds to Salem Mass.; 3¢ rounded corner due to corner placement, an Extremely Fine gem.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $300 - 400.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 109.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, enameled " No Dough for President! " campaign label on small buff embossed ladies cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11) , rich shade, tied by "Superior Wis. Jul 29" balloon cds to Towlersville Pa., with letter mentioning trip to "Copper country"; edge wear and corner nick, F.-V.F.

Estimate  ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  $200 - 300.

(1856 Campaign) John Fremont, portrait campaign design with "Putnam Brothers Publishers" imprint, additional enameled "Give em Jesse" campaign label , on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A) , three margin, tied by large Boston "Paid" grid, red "Boston, Mass. 14 Aug" cds to Barre Mass.; light aging, flap tears, F.-V.F. and attractive combination.

Milgram No. JF-4   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

References: Listing example illustrated in Milgram Presidential Campaigns on page 109.