Lot 367
U.S.; States Postal History, Texas Republic, Harrisburgh Incoming 1840 (?), Dec. 27 folded letter entered U.S. mails prepaid in Springfield IL, MI, MA? with red cds addressed to Capt. William Harris via New Orleans (Ricker agent mark on reverse), sent to New Orleans for forwarding to Texas, Sam Ricker Jr. PO agent handstamp on verso, entered the Republic of Texas mails by ship (ms.) and rerated 31 collect at Houston for delivery to nearby Harrisburgh, Postmaster at Houston, apparently thought the letter had been missent there evidenced by the manuscript "m&f" notation at top center, showing "PAID" and ms. rate markings, vert. folds and some condition issues, another interesting study piece, otherwise Fine.
Estimate $150-200.
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