March Internet Auction

Steamer Cora, red oval handstamp on 1849 bill of lading datelined "Camden, March 22, 1849" to New Orleans La., Very Fine, ex-Haas, Milgram .

Milgram No. 291   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $150 - 200.

A contract route to Camden on the Ouachita River in Arkansas was not contracted until March 1849, and then only by the trip at $10. The Route 6000m was just under 600 miles and provided a weekly service from New Orleans.

Steamer Fashion, red oval handstamp on 1851 gray folded letter datelined "Bossier Point, May 1st 1851" to New Orleans La., entered the mails with "New Orleans, La., May 7" cds and matching bold "Steam 10" in circle rating handstamp, Very Fine, ex-Milgram .

Milgram No. 451   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

Packet Swamp Fox, red double-oval handstamp with "Ouachita" missing at top on 1853 folded letter datelined "La Prairie Saffronia, March 23d '53" to New Orleans La., endorsed "Steamer Swamp Fox" at bottom left; horizontal fold wear and light toning, F.-V.F. and scarce.

Milgram No. 1336   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $200 - 300.

Weekly Packet St. Nicholas, blue clearly struck packet marking with seven lines in a shield-like frame on 3¢ pink (U59) entire to New Orleans, part of flap missing, Very Fine and choice strike.

Milgram No. 1320   ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦  Estimate $100 - 150.