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1849 August 18—Tuscon (Arizona) to Brazoria, Texas, via もっと見る
1849 August 18—Tuscon (Arizona) to Brazoria, Texas, via Guaymas,
San Blas, Tepic, Guadalajara, Mexico City, Vera Cruz, and New
Orleans. Clearly written dateline “Tucson, Sonora, Aug 18th 1849”
on greenish-blue folded letter from Alexander Parker Crittenden to
his wife Clara in Brazoria, Texas, per sender’s directive “Via New
Orleans” the letter was routed through Mexico and New Orleans with
very faint blue “PUERTO DE GUAIMAS” straightline handstamp
(unreadable), “Franqueado Vera Cruz Octbre 22” circular datestamp
on back, faint strike of red New Orleans circular datestamp
(November arrival) with bold strikes of “SHIP” straightline and
large “12” rate handstamps—10c postage plus 2c ship fee—small piece
of back panel detached and reaffixed with hinges, faint bleached
spots and slight wearFINE. THIS IS THE ONLY COVER SENT FROM THE
ARIZONA AREA OF THE MEXICAN REPUBLIC TO A DESTINATION WITHIN THE
UNITED STATES VIA MEXICAN PORTS AND THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS.This
letter was sent to Clara C. Crittenden by her husband, Alexander
Parker Crittenden, while he was en route to Gold Rush California in
1849. He became a prominent West Coast attorney, but moved to
Nevada after California passed a law in 1863 prohibiting the
practice of law by anyone who would not take the loyalty oath.
“Parker” was a pro-Southerner who chose to relocate rather than
swear allegiance to the federal government. A few years later he
was shot dead by his mistress in front of his wife and son.This
letter provides a clear description of the southern route to
California via Mexico: “We have been a month on the road, have
traveled somewhat over 500 miles and are now 80 or 90 from the
Pimos Village on the Gila. From that point it is 200 miles to the
crossing of the Colorado—thence 200 or 250 to Pueblo de los
Angelos. It will take us about 35 days to reach that place... The
road is crowded with emigrants within 20 miles of us there are not
less than 150 wagons. The road is a great highway thronged with
men, women & children.”Crittenden directed his letter to go via New
Orleans. It was probably entrusted to a merchant for the arduous
land journey southwest to Guaymas, then traveled further south by
coastal vessel to the port of San Blas. It crossed Mexico on the
overland route to Vera Cruz via Tepic, Guadalajara and Mexico City.
From Vera Cruz it was carried on a vessel to the port of New
Orleans, where it entered the U.S. mails for the last leg of the
journey to Brazoria. The total transit time was approximately three
months.Illustrated in Kouri-Harris, Spanish Colonial and Mexican
Mail in the United States (fig. 7-15, p. 255). Ex Birkinbine
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Sc#300-DOUGLAS(Cochise County)ARIZONA TERRITORY
DEC/30/1909-postcard もっと見る Sc#300-DOUGLAS(Cochise County)ARIZONA TERRITORY DEC/30/1909-postcard view GADSEN HOTEL-to BIRMINGHAM N.Y.-minor edge wear/toning-SCARCE
Prescott, A.T. June 9. Straightline postmark (Meyer 5, rarity 8) もっと見る
Prescott, A.T. June 9. Straightline postmark (Meyer 5, rarity 8) on
1861 3¢ rose (65, small flaws) on cover to Ohio; pencil notations
on verso "Fort Whipple Arizona Territory, June 2 '67" may refer to
former contents (not included), minor edge wear at lower right,
Very Fine and scarce. Estimate; $200 - 300. A RARE ARIZONA
TERRITORY USE AND ONLY 7 RECORDED EXAMPLES
Arizona Postmark Group. Lot of three covers and two postal もっと見る
Arizona Postmark Group. Lot of three covers and two postal entires
from the 1870-80's with various postmarks including Camp Grant.
Casa Grande, Fort Grant, Globe, Tempe, cover faults, F.-V.F.
Estimate; $150 - 200
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Maricopa Wells A.T. Oct [x], [1867}. Beautiful strike of small もっと見る
Maricopa Wells A.T. Oct [x], [1867}. Beautiful strike of small blue
cds with "Wells" horizontally beneath date (Type 2, Rarity 6) tying
1861 3¢ rose (65) on yellow cover to N.Y., included is original
enclosure datelined "Camp McDowell Oct 6th, 1867" and reads, in
part, "...Recd several papers from you by this morning’s mail.
Would have preferred a letter but was glad to get the papers. We
have three mails a week now...Major Mills with his own and F. Co.
is ordered to establish Camp Reno on Verde Creek. They will
probably march about the tenth...W.B. Hancock," light toning at top
center, missing backflap, Very Fine and choice, possibly the finest
strike of this scarce marking. Estimate; $300 - 400
Mail Station between Holbrook and Keam's Canon, Santa Fe もっと見る
Mail Station between Holbrook and Keam's Canon, Santa Fe Route
(Arizona Territory). Caption on circa 1880 cabinet card photo 5¼" x
8½" showing a rough looking bunch of characters and their horses,
guns, etc. in a rocky canyon; lower right corner chipped off,
F.-V.F. Estimate; $300 - 400. Keam's Canyon and Holbrook are both
within what is now the state of Arizona, about 70 miles apart with
State Highway 77 separating the two locales
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries
ロット2128
5000.00 USD
(app. 4368 EUR)
2026/03/25 11:30 EDT
(app. 4368 EUR)
Triple S Postal History
ロットa57479
DEC/30/1909-postcard もっと見る Sc#300-DOUGLAS(Cochise County)ARIZONA TERRITORY DEC/30/1909-postcard view GADSEN HOTEL-to BIRMINGHAM N.Y.-minor edge wear/toning-SCARCE
販売価格
35.00 USD
(app. 31 EUR)
(app. 31 EUR)
Rumsey Auctions
ロット1009
100.00 USD
(app. 87 EUR)
2026/03/26 08:00 PDT
(app. 87 EUR)
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ロット1006
＋2枚
80.00 USD
(app. 70 EUR)
2026/03/26 08:00 PDT
(app. 70 EUR)
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ロット1008
150.00 USD
(app. 131 EUR)
2026/03/26 08:00 PDT
(app. 131 EUR)
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ロット1007
475.00 USD
(app. 415 EUR)
2026/03/26 08:00 PDT
(app. 415 EUR)
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