Three Covers Addressed to James W. Denver incl. Pomeroy Autograph [155408]
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Lot of 3 different. James W. Denver was an American politician and lawyer. He served in the California State Government (as Secretary of State from 1853-55), was an officer in the United States Army, and was Governor of the Kansas Territory during the struggle over whether or not Kansas would be open to slavery. The town of Denver, Colorado is named for him. 1) Full face cover from SC Pomeroy, U.S.S. to Gen. JW Denver at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, then forwarded to Pittsburg Landing, Tenn. Fort Leavenworth cancel. Pomeroy autograph in upper right corner. Samuel Clarke Pomeroy was a US Senator from Kansas (1861-73). 2) 1858 cover from WF Johns to Sen. JW Denver in Lawrence, Kansas Terr. Wilmington cancel. 3) c.1856 cover to JW Denver, House of Representatives, Washington DC. San Francisco Free cancel.Date: c.1850sCountry (if not USA): State: Washington, D.C.City: Provenance:
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Three Covers Addressed to James W. Denver incl. Pomeroy Autograph [155408]
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