(Eastern Sierra) Keysville, Aug. 4 (Tulare), manuscript postmark (TUL-1460) on cover addressed to Vassalboro, Me., franked with manuscript canceled 1861, 10¢ green, carried from the "Owens River" Inyo Co. (July 27, 1862) by favor or local eastern Sierra Express, with original enclosure; small cover and stamp flaws, otherwise Very Fine. Scott No. 68  Estimate $300 - 400. Letter addressed to Father tells him that he is 300 miles from anyplace; I will come home when the War has ended. Very early, possibly the earliest posting from the Owens River, Inyo Co. $0 (Image)