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Two Jefferson Territory Covers to DH Moffat [145821]

Currency:USD Category:Stamps / United States - Covers Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
Two Jefferson Territory Covers to DH Moffat [145821]
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110.00USDto w**********e+ buyer's premium (24.20)
This item SOLD at 2022 Jul 21 @ 12:20UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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1) From Albany. Although not totally visible an imprinted stamp in back says Assorting House, Albany, N. Y. This is where ore from the mines would e sorted. Sent to D. H. Moffat Jr., Denver City, Jefferson Territory. Jefferson Territory was an unofficial territory that was accepted by all, but never made official. It was in usage from 1859 to 1861. 2) This cover is actually an advertising cover for the Assorting House in Albany, New York. Also addressed to Moffat at Denver City, Jefferson County. Moffat was one of Denver's most important financiers and industrialists in mid to 19th and early 20th century Colorado, and he was responsible for the development of the Middle Park area. He served as president, treasurer and as a board member of railroads, banks and city government posts. Over the years he had claims to over one hundred Colorado mines and nine railroads. [wikipedia] Two rare Jefferson County covers to one of Colorado's most influential men.

Date: 1860
Country (if not USA):
State: Colorado
City: Jefferson Territory
Provenance: Gary Bracken Collection