Lot
865 
From Red River Packet Creole (Mississippi and Red Rivers), oval handstamp on buff cover with "May 8th 1849" docketing at left and addressed to New Orleans La., partial "Paid" and "10" rating handstamps for the 328 miles from Alexandria; some minor edge wear, Very Fine, a rare packet boat marking.Milgram No. 311 Estimate $300 - 400.
The Creole under Capt. C.H. White operated the Alexandria to New Orleans trade on Route 6006.
Realized: $675