Lot
1462 
(Curry) Port Orford, O.T., Aug 22d, manuscript postmark (Whittlesey unlisted) with manuscript "5" rate marking on stampless folded letter (outer sheet only with no contents) to pioneer Oregonian Joel Palmer as Superintendent of Indian Affairs in Dayton O.T. "1854" dockets on the back, Portland, O.T., Sep 11 balloon cds (Whittlesey 3, R A) as transit postmark with Missent straight line handstamp, Very Fine, sent before the Port Orford Post Office was officially established so probably transported by private ship up the coast and then to Portland out of necessity. Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $800