Lot 4309
(Hudson River Railroad) S. Duyvil, H.R. R.R., Oct 21, station cds just ties 3¢ rose (65) with bold fancy rectangle cancel on buff cover to Louisville, Ky. addressed to Lieut. in the "25th Regt. Michigan Vol." with original enclosure which states, "The new pistol will carry a larger cartridge, have tremendous power, are the most perfect pistol ever produced. There will be two styles, Full Plate & Plated France.", signed "T.W. Moore"; 3¢ tiny perf tear, F.-V.F., Rarity V.Towle No. 114-S-3a Estimate $150 - 200.
Put onto Route 1002 at Spuyten Duyvil and carried south to the Chambers Street Depot for transfer to the New York main post office.
Realized: $120