Lot
4051 
(Savannah to New York Route 6309) 1856 (Dec. 20) Savannah Ga. to New York N.Y., blue datelined folded letter endorsed "per Alabama" and bearing 3¢ dull red (11), mostly large margins from upper right corner, tied by "Steam Boat" straightline handstamp, docketed as received Dec. 24th; some address erosion, Fine. Scott No. 11 Estimate $150 - 200.
The "Alabama" and the "Florida" were built in 1850 for the Savannah-New York Route 6309, and were employed until the end of the final contract. Although this letter was carried on a contract voyage of the "Alabama", New York still used the "Steam Boat" straightline cancellation.
Realized: $170