(La Fourche River) Dr. Batey, red oval handstamp on blue folded addressed to New Orleans La., red "New Orleans La Mar 21" cds and black "Steam 5" rating handstamp; the letter requests that the First Clerk of the Dr. Batey be given $300 for delivery at La Fourche; light toning at bottom, F.-V.F. Milgram No. 359  Estimate $400 - 600. The "Dr. Batey" of 281 tons built at Louisville Ky. in 1850, operating management was under the control of the New Orleans Coast & Lafource Transportation Company. $0 (Image)