Lot
156 
Free, E. M. Towle P.M. Manuscript free frank with matching "Avon, Me., August, 18th" postmark at left, on 1851 folded letter to husband in Sacramento City, docketed "Received at Sac, Oct 8th, 1851, D. Towle", letter with interesting content regarding Postmaster free franking privilege and the new July 1, 1851 rates; "I rejoice to get letters from you. I received one last Sat. th 9, inst bearing date June 30, with one for Daughter and Son, which made the postage 80cts. If you had mailed them seperate, I could have received free from postage. The new postage law came into effect the first of July…on letters from here to Cal. 6cts, pre pay, 10 not…", Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $260
Lot
157
Free, W.M. Gwin, U.S. Senate. Congressional free frank on cover to Wilmington, Ohio, "Sacramento City, Cal., Sep 17, 1859" cds (Williams SAC-2560) and endorsed "Overland via Los Angeles" at top, cover tear at upper left, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
William M. Gwin, Senator from California during the 31-36th Congress, was an instrumental figure in setting up the Pony Express and regular overland mail services.
Realized: $220
Lot
158
W. Higby M.C. Manuscript free frank on cover to the Superintendent of the Mint in San Francisco, original enclosure datelined "Washington, D.C., March 1st, 1864" with introduction of Mrs Gronard for possible employment, cover docketed "May Gronard, Sacramento" at top, light cover toning at left, Very Fine. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $70
Lot
159
Sacramento balance. Small lot of seven covers with various Sacramento, Cal. postmarks & six Express covers (5 Wells, Fargo & Co. & one Freeman), plus a lovely Greathouse & Slicer forgery on a Tandler cover, mixed condition, worth inspection (no photo). Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $375