Lot
4244 
(Route 6006) Steamer Duck River, red oval handstamp on blue folded cover docketed "Oct. 5. 1850" from the Carroll Hoy correspondence to New Orleans La., initially carried as endorsed by the "Woodsman" from the upper reaches of the Red River to Shreveport, and then carried by the Duck River on Route 6006, red "New Orleans La. Oct 13" cds and matching "Way 11 Cents." rating handstamp for the 10¢ postage for over 300 miles plus 1¢ way fee, Very Fine. Milgram No. 370 Estimate $300 - 400.
In 1847, the New Orleans to Shreveport route was designated as 6006 and contracted by the round trip. The rates paid were: to Alexandria $7.50, from Natchitoches $10 and from Shreveport $15.
Realized: $240