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Lot
4081
(Route 6003) Steamer Cuba, red oval handstamp on blue folded letter datelined "Vicksburg July 25, 1851" from Carroll Hoy correspondence to New Orleans La., endorsed "Cuba" at lower left, entered mails "New Orleans La. Jul 27" cds and matching "Way 6" rating handstamp, fresh and Very Fine. Milgram No. 320 Estimate $300 - 400.
The way fee was applied as the "Cuba" was running on Route 4829 from St. Louis to New Orleans and the letter was picked up on the vessel's course.
Realized: $400