Lot 197
1843 Texian Prisoners. Folded letter sheet bearing extremely rare red boxed PUERTO DE MATAMOROS postmark and matching "1", docketing "Isaac D. Marks, Esq. U.S.V. Consul Matamoros" stating that "the rumor of shooting 30 of the Texian prisoners has not been confirmed Feb. 10", to Don Theodoro Ducoing y Co. Chilling and later confirmed. Estimate $250 - 300.
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Opening Bid $170 |
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