Lot
4308 
(Route 5001) S.B. Bostona, red rimless circular handstamp on folded letter datelined "New Orleans 29 May 1849" to Charlestown Ind., located on the north bank of the Ohio River 16 miles north of Louisville, entered mails with blue "Louisville '10' Ky. Jun 8" integral 10¢ due handstamp and matching "Steam" straightline handstamp; top edge refolded and some wear, Very Fine. Milgram No. 134 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
The "Bostona" was lying alongside of the "Louisiana" when she fatefully exploded. Her decks were strewed with the dead and dying, and her cabin presented a dreadful scene. Approximately 200 people died in the explosion.