Lot
1525 
(Oregon Expresses) Wells, Fargo & Co., Umatilla Ogn., Jun 14, oval handstamp in blue on 1861 3¢ pink entire to Vermont, entered the mails with "The Dalles, Or, Jun 15" cds (Whittlesey 3, R 4), indicia cancelled by pen strokes, "1864" pencil docket, slightly reduced at left, corner wear at right, F.-V.F. Estimate $200 - 300.
A singular Wells Fargo usage since this cover lacks a printed frank and it was carried down the Columbia River from Umatilla only to The Dalles before being mailed to the East. Normal company practice at the time was to carry eastbound letters to New York City for posting.
Realized: $190