Lot
591 
(Telegraph) Washington & New Orleans Magnetic Telegraph Company, Columbia S.C., two preprinted envelopes, first 1848 (Dec. 22) Richmond Va. to Col. Jno. L. Manning, Columbia S.C. (photocopy of enclosed telegram); second 1848 (Jul. 11) New Orleans La. to Edgefield S.C. (photocopy of enclosed telegram); accompanied by letter from Alfred Vail datelined "Washington April 8th 1849" to stationer T.M. Clarke about envelope distribution to express offices of the Washington and New Orleans Telegraph Co.; some faults, F.-V.F. and unique group. Estimate $300 - 400.
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Realized: $200