Esmeralda, 1864, Orion Clemens
Esmeralda, Esmeralda, Nevada Territory Cover Date: September 16, 1864 This cover contained the official results of the very special election of 1864. The envelope is noted as received by Orion Clemens (see signature), Ironically, this would be one of his last official acts as the Secretary of the Nevada Territory. Orion was Mark Twain's brother (Samuel Clemens) and responsible for bringing him to Nevada. Orion would act as governor of the Territory when Territorial Governor James Nye was away on business. Esmeralda, Nevada Territory cancels are rated R-8 |
Post Office Dates: January 20, 1864 - February 27, 1866
This was a contested city: claimed by both California and Nevada. The post office was in Mono County from September 9, 1861 until January 20, 1864. It was transferred to Nevada after a survey team contracted by the state of California confirmed that Esmeralda was definitely within the Nevada state line. On February 27, 1866 the name was changed to Aurora, the popular name of the city by its inhabitants.
This was a contested city: claimed by both California and Nevada. The post office was in Mono County from September 9, 1861 until January 20, 1864. It was transferred to Nevada after a survey team contracted by the state of California confirmed that Esmeralda was definitely within the Nevada state line. On February 27, 1866 the name was changed to Aurora, the popular name of the city by its inhabitants.