(North River Line) 1814 (Apr. 10) Belle Ville N.J. to Detroit Mich. via Albany, datelined folded letter sent via New York City and by steamboat up the Hudson, entered mails with "Albany Apr. 15" cds and matching "Ship" handstamp and manuscript "27" rating for 25¢ rate plus 2¢ ship fee for over 500 miles; some edgewear, Very Fine. Estimate  $100 - 150. The Hudson was used to speed the transport of letters going to the Midwest by routing them north to Albany and then west on the post roads. $0 (Image)