Lot
4117 
"Caravan", manuscript endorsement with matching "Bill of Lading Enclosed" on folded letter datelined "N.O. July 10 1828" from New Orleans to Pinkneyville Miss., entered mails with manuscript "Steam" and "37½" ratings, carried by the Caravan to Fort Adams and then 8 miles to Pinkneyville, addressed in care of C. Evans Hall who was the first postmaster appointed for Fort Adams; small corner mend lower left, F.-V.F. Estimate $500 - 750.
From 1824, all navigable waters were deemed to be post roads. All mail carried on them was charged by the sheet and mileage, the only exception being Bills of Lading. "Caravan" of 221 tons was built at Cincinnati in 1825 and enrolled at New Orleans May 1825 with Joseph Pierce as Master and owner.
Realized: $450