Lot
874 
Jones & Russel's Pike's Peak Express Co. Denver City Mar 22 1860, black circular datestamp (Thomas RMW-100) entered the mails with partly clear "Leavenworth City, K.T. Mar 30 1860" black cds tying 1857 3¢ dull red (26) on orange cover to Illinois, with sender's directive at lower left "PP and Leavenworth Express"; light corner wear at right, Very Fine.Estimate $750 - 1,000.
While still operating the Leavenworth City & Pikes Peak Express, Jones and Russell purchased the John Hockaday line, which had the government mail contract to Salt Lake City via the Platte River. Eventually, this led to the termination of the Republican River-Fort Riley route used by the Leavenworth City & Pikes Peak Express. Jones & Russell's express operated from July 1859 to February 1860, charging 25¢ per letter.
Realized: $500