Lot 4087
(Route 7309) U.S. Mail Packet Natchez, bold strike of blue oval handstamp cancels 3¢ red Nesbitt buff entire from the Carroll Hoy correspondence to New Orleans La., matching blue "Route 7309" oval handstamp, endorsed "Valuable"; usual filing hole, flap with taped tear causing stain on back only, Very Fine and attractive.Milgram No. 962 Estimate $200 - 300.
Leathers & Holmes gained the contract for Route 7309 in February 1854 at $75,000 a year for three trips a week. This was renewed as 8165 in July 1858 at $40,000 a year.
Realized: $180