Lot
849 
(El Paso, Texas) "Paid by deposit, P.O. San Antio", manuscript endorsement on gray cover with red "Naples, N.Y., Jul 3" origin cds and matching "10" rating on cover to "Samuel H. Stiles, care of Major Van Horn, U.S.A. Ell Passo, by way of San Antono, Texas"; aging and wear, Fine and early use to El Paso.Estimate $200 - 300.
Interesting use to the remote settlement of El Paso at this point in time when travel and routes were still being explored and organized. From San Antonio to El Paso in the summer of 1850, or 1851, involved a long and dangerous journey, probably over recently established southern or lower route explored by Lt. Smith and Lt. Whiting.
Realized: $220