Lot
1189 
(New York) The Purchase NY, Mar "18", rimless tombstone postmark with manuscript day and matching "Way 19¾" rating on folded letter datelined "Round Hill P.O. Greenwich Ct. Mar 18 1844" to Springfield Mass., endorsed "To be forwarded immediately" as special delivery forerunner, a Very Fine way use. Estimate $200 - 300.
Purchase N.Y. and Greenwich Ct. are only 7 miles apart. Letter mentions mail arrives but twice a week - Wed. and Sat.