Details For Cover ID# 27820

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Cover Type:	USA domestic with stamp(s)
Entered by:	southern*patriot
Added on:	Dec 4, 18
Edited on:	Dec 5, 18

Postmark:	circa May 31, 1857
Origin:	Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
Destination:	Charleston, West Virginia, UNITED STATES

Description:	US #26 on cover postmarked WASHINGTON, CY, D.C., MAY 31, FREE sent to Mr. Charles Ellet Jr. Charleston, (West) Virginia. Charles Ellet Jr. was an American civil engineer known for championing suspension bridges and other engineering endeavors in the U.S.. During the Civil War, Charles received a commission as colonel, commanding one of his new ram vessels he designed. Charles ended up being the only fatality during the Union Naval victory at the Battle of Memphis. Charles died 21 JUN 1862.

Certificate?	No
For Sale?	No
Stampless?	No
Stamps:	Stamp images are from reference catalog. Click image to view at larger resolution. SNS# 9 [1857 3¢ Dull Red - USA Stamps 1857-1860 Issue]