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(Express Mail) 1838 (Apr. 27) Augusta Ga. to Providence R.I., light strike of red "Augusta Ga., Apr. 27" cds and matching "Paid" handstamp with red manuscript "75" express mail rating, endorsed "Express" and "Chrge. Box 62" notation at top right, Very Fine and scarce express use from Georgia. Estimate $200 - 300.
Transit time for this letter was six days because of the extra day from NEw York to Providence R.I. Augusta Ga. was a station on the express mail route from New York to New Orleans.
Realized: $160