Lot
4308 
(Express Mail Albany to Buffalo) U.S. Express Mail, Jul 4, choice strike of red route agent cds and matching "Free" rating on folded letter datelined "Buffalo July 3d 1844" to Bern, N.Y., Very Fine and choice. Towle No. 114-O-1 Estimate $300 - 400.
The Express Mail service from Albany to Buffalo encompassed a total of 8 different railroad route contracts. This letter was carrier east over seven of the railroads. In July 1842 the Expressman, William F. Harnden was contracted to supervise the carriage of the mails on the full route. He employed two agents to accompany the car the full distance.
Realized: $375