By: Schuyler J. Rumsey Auctions, Inc.
lot # 4005 - the early years - hudson river - lake champlain and long island sound hudson river
(Hudson River Route 510e) 1832 (Dec. 21) New York N.Y. to Albany N.Y. Datelined folded letter with manuscript "Steam boat Way 39½" rating for double the 18¾¢ rate plus 2¢ way fee, red "Tivoli N.Y. Dec 23" cds; two file folds, Very Fine.
Estimate; $400 - 600.
By 1832, Daniel Drew had taken over the line and contracted for Route 510e at $10,000 a year indicating a significant increase in mails carried.
The Hudson River was reported closed by ice at Albany on December 21st 1832, requiring this letter to be landed at Tivoli for the post road to Albany. .
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