Americana Stamps

Lot #: 5123

Cover Written to the USS Sebago of the West Gulf Blockading Squadron

3c rose with target cancel on cover to the U.S.S. Sebago, inbound Norfolk, Va, March 8, 1865.

The "Sebago" was a large sidewheel steamer that was part of the Western Gulf Blockading Squadron operating off of Mobile, Alabama at the time of this letter. She participated in the Battle of Mobile Bay.

Opening: $60
Estimate: $100 - $200
Category: Civil War Postal History, Union Civil War Mail River Gunboat and Costal Blockade Squadron
Catalogue: Scott 65
Provenance:

Ex Walske