Lot
45 
Stockton, Cala., Dec 19th, 1849 (San Joaquin). Red manuscript postmark (SAJ-2290) with matching "40" rate on folded letter to Steuben, Me., Very Fine, a rare early manuscript postmark from Stockton, ex Haas. Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Sent on the P.M.S.C. - Oregon departing San Francisco on January 1st and arriving in Panama on January 21st, then by U.S.M.S.C. - Falcon January 12th and arriving in Havana on February 1st, then by U.S.M.S.C. - Ohio departing Havana on February 2nd and arriving in New York on February 9th.