Lot
825 
Courier, red oval handstamp on May 28th 1819 folded letter datelined from London, carried by the Courier from Liverpool to New York arriving Jul. 8th, entered mails with red "New-York, Jul 8l cds and matching "Ship" handstamp and manuscript "20½" rating for 18½¢ inland plus 2¢ ship fee, F.-V.F. and scarce transatlantic ship marking, ex-Milgram (J.W.M.). Milgram No. 303 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $240
Lot
826
From Red River Packet Creole, clear sharp strike of oval handstamp on 1849 folded letter datelined "Bossier Parish, La. Apr 5th 1849" from the Buchannon Carroll & Co. correspondence to New Orleans, Very Fine and choice. Milgram No. 311 Estimate $400 - 600.
The Creole under Capt. C.H. White operated the Alexandria to New Orleans trade on Route 6006.
Realized: $325
Lot
827
Steamer Denmark, blue embossed "Northern Packet Line" cameo corner card on light buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26), guideline s.e. at right, tied by sharp "Saint Louis, Mo. May 22, 1860" cds to Pittsburgh Pa., original letter with some steamboat line content with freight not doing well and heading for St. Paul; reduced at left with some paper loss, otherwise Very Fine. Estimate $500 - 750.
THIS STEAMBOAT CAMEO CORNER CARD COVER IS NOT LISTED IN MILGRAM.
Realized: $900
Lot
828
Dr. Batey, two strikes of red oval handstamp with one cancelling 3¢ red (U2) entire with Nesbitt flap seal, from the Buchannon Carroll & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La., endorsed "Per Bates" at lower left, red "New Orleans La., Apr 10 cds and "STEAM" straightline; flap torn from opening, F.-V.F. Milgram No. 359 Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $100
Lot
829
Regular Ouachita Passenger Packet Steamer Dr. Buffington, clear strike of oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) buff Nesbitt entire to New Orleans, La., Very Fine. Milgram No. 361 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $270
Lot
830
Steamer Duck River, red oval handstamp on orange buff cover to New Orleans La. with black "STEAM" straightline and matching "10" rating handstamp, docketed "Answered, New Orleans, Dec 11th 1848" at bottom left, Very Fine. Milgram No. 370 Estimate $200 - 300.
Realized: $120
Lot
831
New-Orleans & Tennessee Steamer Eastport, red oval handstamp on cover bearing 3¢ dull red (26) tied by "Memphis Ten., Feb 9" cds to Nashville Tenn.; slight; hint of water staining, still Very Fine and rare marking, ex-Milgram (J.W.M.). Milgram No. 378 Estimate $300 - 400.
Realized: $400
Lot
832
Louisville & New Orleans Packet Eclipse, black cameo-style corner card on orange buff cover bearing 3¢ dull red (11A), three margins, tied by partial blue "Memphis Tenn." cds to Corning N.Y., endorsed "via Erie D.P.O." at lower left; couple minor stain spots; accompanied by "Packet, Eclipse" blue oval handstamp on 3¢ red (U10) buff entire from Buchanan Carroll & Co. correspondence to New Orleans La.; light soiling, F.-V.F. and scarce pair of covers, latter ex-Milgram. Milgram No. 380 Estimate $500 - 750.
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Realized: $450
Lot
833
Steamer Eliza Battle, fancy blue "beehive" handstamp on blue Feb. 1854 folded letter to Mobile Ala., light strike of Mobile "Steam 5" oval handstamp, letter notes "Inclosed please find a Bill of Lading Showing the Shipment of 18 Bales Cotton on board of Steamer: Eliza Battle", F.-V.F. and rare steamer handstamp, ex-Milgram (J.W.M.). Milgram No. 401 Estimate $500 - 750.
Realized: $375
Lot
834
Steamer Eliza Battle, fancy blue "beehive" handstamp and black "Steam 5" oval rating handstamp on blue folded letter datelined "Jones Bluff Ala Feby 12th 1854" to Mobile Ala., Very Fine and scarce handstamp, ex-Milgram (J.W.M. backstamp). Milgram No. 401 Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Realized: $850