Lot
70 
[Louisiana Purchase] "N. Orleans 22 Nov. 1803", dateline on folded letter addressed to New York City, endorsed "p. Bellona, Capt. Lymond", manuscript "6" ship letter rating for delivery at arrival port, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
This New Orleans letter is dated a little more than a month before the transfer: "Your government being on the point of taking possession of this Country an extensive field for Commerce opens with your City which opportunity I embrace to offer you my services in this place…".
Realized: $425