Lot
874 
"Cairo. Ill. Jan. 24", blue manuscript postmark with matching "S.B. 25" steamboat rating on 1845 folded letter to Peoria Ill., interesting personal contents, intending to purchase an interest in a steamboat, mentions a couple of boats by name, Very Fine and scarce steamboat marking, unlisted in A.S.C.C. Estimate $150 - 200.
Realized: $325