Lot
4037 
(Route 2451) Chespk. Bay Route, route agent cds on two 1848 covers, first datelined "Old Point Comfort Sunday" with blue Jul. 24th cds and matching "5" rating handstamp to Washington D.C., light stain; other folded cover with blue Oct. 24th cds and matching "10" rating handstamp to New York City, F.-V.F. Towle No. G-20-a Estimate $200 - 300.
When the Maryland & Virginia Steamboat Company failed in September 1841, their steamboats were purchased by the newly incorporated Baltimore Steam Packet Company and the contract for route 1848 was transferred to them. They then gained all subsequent contracts between Norfolk and Baltimore. The route agent at Old Point Comfort used both a "5" and "10" cent due rating handstamps.