Col. Charles S. Hamilton
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Col. Charles S. Hamilton (1882–1968), of Washington, D.C.
, was noted philatelist
who served in the United States Army
during the Mexican Revolution
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during Pershing’s expedition into Mexico
during 1915 and 1916.
while serving in Mexico. While in Mexico, he obtained first hand information on Mexican postage stamp issues, and became an expert on stamps of Sonora
and those that were issued by various postal authorities during the Mexican Revolution
.
The colonel’s Mexican collections were considered world class, and he exhibited portions of the collections at shows and exhibitions.
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Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly referred to as Washington, "the District", or simply D.C., is the capital of the United States. On July 16, 1790, the United States Congress approved the creation of a permanent national capital as permitted by the U.S. Constitution....
, was noted philatelist
Philately
Philately is the study of stamps and postal history and other related items. Philately involves more than just stamp collecting, which does not necessarily involve the study of stamps. It is possible to be a philatelist without owning any stamps...
who served in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
during the Mexican Revolution
Mexican Revolution
The Mexican Revolution was a major armed struggle that started in 1910, with an uprising led by Francisco I. Madero against longtime autocrat Porfirio Díaz. The Revolution was characterized by several socialist, liberal, anarchist, populist, and agrarianist movements. Over time the Revolution...
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Military career
Col. Hamilton served in the United States Army. He was stationed in the United States Army Quartermaster Corps along the Mexican border from 1913 to 1914. He also served with General John J. PershingJohn J. Pershing
John Joseph "Black Jack" Pershing, GCB , was a general officer in the United States Army who led the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I...
during Pershing’s expedition into Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
during 1915 and 1916.
Collecting interests
Col. Hamilton became interested in Mexican postage stamps and postal historyPostal history
Postal history is the study of postal systems and how they operate and, or, the study of postage stamps and covers and associated material illustrating historical episodes of postal systems...
while serving in Mexico. While in Mexico, he obtained first hand information on Mexican postage stamp issues, and became an expert on stamps of Sonora
Sonora
Sonora officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Sonora is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided into 72 municipalities; the capital city is Hermosillo....
and those that were issued by various postal authorities during the Mexican Revolution
Mexican Revolution
The Mexican Revolution was a major armed struggle that started in 1910, with an uprising led by Francisco I. Madero against longtime autocrat Porfirio Díaz. The Revolution was characterized by several socialist, liberal, anarchist, populist, and agrarianist movements. Over time the Revolution...
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The colonel’s Mexican collections were considered world class, and he exhibited portions of the collections at shows and exhibitions.
Philatelic literature
Hamilton wrote extensively of his studies of Mexican stamps, particularly those of the Mexican Civil War era.Honors and awards
Colonel Hamilton was named to the Mexico-Elmhurst Philatelic Society International Hall of Fame in 1965. In 1969 he was named to the American Philatelic Society Hall of FameAmerican Philatelic Society Hall of Fame
The American Philatelic Society Hall of Fame award honors deceased philatelists who have contributed significantly to the field of national and/or international philately.-History:...
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See also
- Postage stamps and postal history of MexicoPostage stamps and postal history of MexicoMexico's postal system has its roots in the Aztec system of messengers which the Spanish adopted after the Conquest. During the 18th century, Spain established a formal postal system with regular routes. In 1856, Mexico issued its first adhesive postage stamps, with "district overprints", a...
- Philatelic literaturePhilatelic literaturePhilatelic literature is written material relating to philately, primarily information about postage stamps and postal history- Background to philatelic literature :...