Lot
35 
From Alx. Scott, Sturgeon (Ohio and Mississippi Rivers), red oval handstamp on 1849 folded letter from Natchez to Louisville, postmarked blue straight line "Steam" handstamp of Louisville with manuscript "10" rate, Very Fine, a very rare and desirable marking, ex-Somdal.Milgram No. 40 Estimate $300 - 400.
This vessel was known as the "Alex Scott" and has to be differentiated from the "Aleck Scott". The Captain was Edward T. Sturgeon.
Realized: $525