Lot 51
(Express Mail) 1837 (Aug. 27) Washington D.C. to Milledgeville Ga., red "Washington D.C., Aug 27" cds and manuscript "75" cent express rating on folded letter to the Postmaster at Milledgeville Ga., endorsed "P.O. Dpt." and "By Express mail", datelined "Post Office Department, Central Office, August 1837" with content concerning the express "…Sir, The Express Mail is going South on the 7th September next is directed to arrive at your Office by 9½ pm, and you will despatch it for Columbus at 10pm. Respectfully, Your Obt.St. S.R. Hobbie, 1st Asst. P M Genl", Very Fine and rare Official express mail use from Washington D.C.Estimate $500 - 750.
All express mail, including official mail, was required to pay triple mail rates, either prepaid or collect. Official mail could not be sent free.
Realized: $850