Lot
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Oregon, folded letter with beautifully illustrated design of the Steamer Oregon, datelined "Chicago Aug. 4, 1845" to Albany, postmarked red "Chicago, Ill. Aug. 5" cds with matching "10" in serrated oval rate handstamp, fascinating lengthy letter written on board the Oregon, "Here I am after all my perilous voyaging by land & water, safely seated in the cabin of the above-named steamer", Very Fine and rare, the only recorded example.Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $625