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Auction 56

Lot 153

Eagle and Shield, interesting design by Richards (unlisted by Walcott and Weiss) on a cover to Wayne County N.Y., with a c.d.s from "Fort Pickens, FLA Jun 21, 1862". Edge wear, Very Good.
Estimate $50 - 75

Fort Pickens, located in Santa Rosa Island in Pensacola Bay, remained in Union control throughout the war, it served as a base for the East Gulf Blockade of Pensacola and the Warrington ship yards, a Union post office was established on May 30, 1861 and continued until June 9, 1862, when it was absorbed by the Union-occupation Pensacola Post Office .

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