Lot
7 
Illinois, folded letter with beautifully illustrated design of the Steamer Illinois, datelined "Milwaukee Nov. 3, '44" to Franklinville, N.Y., postmarked red "Milwaukee, Wis. Nov. 7" cds with manuscript "25" rate, Very Fine and rare, the only recorded example.Estimate $500 - 750.
The "Illinois" was a side-wheeler of 755 tons and built at Detroit in 1838. She operated in the Great Lakes trade until she was lost in 1868. This cover was postmarked during the Wisconsin Territorial period.
Realized: $550