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| Scott Number | 1 |
|---|---|
| Date | January 21, 1851 |
| From City | Fort Madison |
| From State | IA |
| To City | Iowa City |
| To State | IA |
| Addressee | Charles Mason |
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| Quantity 1 | 1 |
| Quantity 2 | 0 |
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Notes
Ashbrook Black binder 7 page 174 posted on the USPCS website
Alexander listed as 1/21/51
Lot 83 5c Brown (1). Margins 3 sides, cut in, at top, stamp creased, black Fort Madison, loa. pmk. on cover to Iowa City, Iowa, Scarce marking E. VII
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 realized 87.50
Charles Mason (1804 – February 27, 1882) was born in New York and became a patent attorney, taught engineering, and was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Iowa from 1838 to 1847. He was later the United States Commissioner of Patents. However, today Mason is perhaps most remembered as the cadet who graduated first in the class of 1829 at the United States Military Academy at West Point, ahead of future Confederate Army commander Robert E. Lee. Mason and Lee were tied for the head of the class in Artillery, Tactics, and Conduct, but Mason bested Lee in all other subjects and graduated with an overall score of 1995.5 points, compared to Lee's 1966.5. Charles Mason resigned his commission two years after graduation in 1831. He also was the Democratic candidate for Governor of Iowa in 1867, but was defeated by Samuel Merrill.
Alexander listed as 1/21/51
Lot 83 5c Brown (1). Margins 3 sides, cut in, at top, stamp creased, black Fort Madison, loa. pmk. on cover to Iowa City, Iowa, Scarce marking E. VII
Robert A. Siegel Auction Galleries, Inc. sale 204 realized 87.50
Charles Mason (1804 – February 27, 1882) was born in New York and became a patent attorney, taught engineering, and was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Iowa from 1838 to 1847. He was later the United States Commissioner of Patents. However, today Mason is perhaps most remembered as the cadet who graduated first in the class of 1829 at the United States Military Academy at West Point, ahead of future Confederate Army commander Robert E. Lee. Mason and Lee were tied for the head of the class in Artillery, Tactics, and Conduct, but Mason bested Lee in all other subjects and graduated with an overall score of 1995.5 points, compared to Lee's 1966.5. Charles Mason resigned his commission two years after graduation in 1831. He also was the Democratic candidate for Governor of Iowa in 1867, but was defeated by Samuel Merrill.
