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Three Postal Covers Sent to FrontDuring Mexican War: One to Corpus Christi, TxOne to Monterey, MexicoOne to Puebla, Mexico Sent to Lt. Jenks Beaman 4th US InfantrySame Unit as the Young Capt. Ulysses S Grant DESCRIPTION: MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR: Three stampless postal covers (envelope-style) addressed to Lt Jenks Beaman, of the famed US 4th Infantry Regiment. All measure 8-1/4" x 4-3/4" and varying degrees of tan or manilla. The first cover free-franked with a black two-line stamp, signed between the lines: TREAS:DEPART:OFFICIAL.JM McCallaSECOND AUDITOR The top of the franking stamp runs off the top of the cover. A 29mm single circle postmark WASHINGTON/D.C. 28/JUL with FREE curved above the circle, in red is stamped just left of center. The cover is addressed: Lt. J. Beaman Co E 4 Infy PueblaMexico The second envelope is free-franked with a black two-line stamp ORDNANCE DEPT/O F F I C I A L. with a signature beneath it, and a manuscript charge to the left of the franking stamp. A 12mm "10" rate in red is stamped beneath the franking signature, a curved PAID in red is stamped to the lower left of the franking stamp, and a 29mm single circle postmark WASHINGTON CITY/D.C. NOV/21 in red.The cover is addressed: Lieut. J. BeamanMonterey Mexico NOTE: the Washington City postmark seems to have come from a damaged stamp and seems to be out-of-round and have a section that is farther out than the rest of the circle but connected to it. The third envelope is free-franked similar to the second, with a black two-line stamp ORDNANCE DEPT/O F F I C I A L. with a signature beneath it, and a manuscript charge to the left of the franking stamp. A 12mm "10" rate in red is stamped beneath the franking signature, a curved PAID in red is stamped to the lower left of the franking stamp, and a 29mm single circle postmark WASHINGTON CITY/D.C. OCT/24 in red.The cover is addressed: Lieut. Jenks BeamanCorpus Christi TexasCare of the U.S. QuartermasterNew Orleans La Jenks Beaman ( - 1848): American Army officer. Served as Lt in the famed 4th US Infantry in the Mexican War, the same unit as Ulysses S Grant. Beaman was noted for distinguished action under General Zachery Taylor in the battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma, after which he was promoted to 1st Lt; led his company in the battles of Monterey, the Siege of Vera Cruz, and the assault and capture of Mexico City. Lt Beaman died while his company was on duty in Tampico, Mexico, just one month before their scheduled return back to the United States. ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ CONDITION: All covers good to very good. See photos for details. ________________________________________________________________________ All items are guaranteed authentic for life to the *original buyer*. We Prefer PayPal for all purchases, though we will accept US Postal Service Money Orders. Remember that you can use your credit card to pay through PayPal as well! Sign up for PayPal; the fast, easy, and secure way to pay online. CLICK HERE to see our other listings! NEVER A SHIPPING AND HANDLING FEE!You pay ONLY for postage! Even though we make no money on shipping, your order is still packed securely in our rigid mailers, not just thrown into an envelope and tossed in the mail! Domestic Orders totalling $300.00 or more will get a FREE UPGRADE to Registered Mail, for your peace of mind! International Orders totalling $500.00 or more also qualify for free upgrades! The specific upgrade depends on the destination country, Contact Seller for details. _______________________________________ Thanks for shopping with us! Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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