(Potomac River Route 1901) 1832 (Jul. 10) Norfolk Va. to Washington D.C., datelined folded letter carried via Old Point Comfort and Richmond to Potomac Creek to be put onto Route 1901 for Washington, double strike of red "Steam" straightline handstamp and manuscript "18¾" rating, Very Fine. Estimate  $100 - 150. The first contact for mails by steamboat to Washington was awarded to E. Porter & Co. in 1832. Route 1901 covered the Richmond to Washington route with a steamboat between Washington and Potomac Creek, the balance by post coach. Payment of $2,706 a year was made for a daily service. $0 (Image)