Auction # 57 - The Hugh V. Feldman Collection

(North River Line Route 4a) 1830 (Nov. 18) Albany N.Y. to New York N.Y. Datelined folded letter with manuscript "Free, Chas. E. Dudley" free frank as Senator (1829-33), New York red "Steam Boat" straightline handstamp; light file fold, Very Fine.
Estimate; $100 - 150.

In January 1825 the first New York to Albany mail contract commenced with a daily service by the North River Steamboat Company as Route 6 at $2,000 a year. The line was purchased by J.C. and R.L. Stevens in January 1829 when they were contracted for Route 4a at $1,250 a year for the same service.
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