Lot
334 
Volcano Bar, M. Fork American River April 7th, 1851 (Calaveras), dateline on folded letter to Guilford, Vt., entered the mails with red "Sacramento City, Cal., Apr 7" cds (Williams SAC-2520) and matching "40" rate handstamp, 2-page letter describes having failed at damming last winter but he now has portions of 2 more damming operations and cleared $1,200 mining on his own in the last 3 months, running a very profitable store; cover with minor aging, Very Fine, letter sent 6 months before post office in Volcano opened. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $210