Lot
873 
Packet Hard Times (Mississippi & Yazoo Rivers), bold red boxed handstamp on circuit court folded letter sheet to New Orleans, La., straight line "Steam" handstamp and manuscript "40" rating, 1848 year docketing on front; cover slightly reduced at sides, Very Fine and choice.Milgram No. 581 Estimate $300 - 400.
It appears that the earlier strikes of this steamer handstamp bears a "From" at the top of the box while latter strikes such as this one has this word removed.
Realized: $1,050