(Unalaska) Ounalaska July 24, 1871, dateline on letter to a Mrs. Emma McIntyre at "St. Paul Island, A.I." from her brother Ben, with cover hand-carried which gives some light on life and mail service in the Aleutians, with letter in part…The 'Cyane' came to this harbor on the eve of the 20th. Was very glad to see her and more than glad when I found that she had been to St. Pauls and had such a splendid letter from you It was the best letter I seen since leaving the East I think Alaska a success for all…I like very much better than my 'Dreams' as Crasby called the idea of coming here. Rec 'd a letter from him and one from Mel. Mel still has Alaska on the brain…Have disregarded the advice given by you and the Dr. and live in the room next (to) the store. Like much better than the little dark chamber at Hennigs. Mrs. Hennig is a very nice woman I can understand most she says but can speak but little Russian…I tend the store seven days in the week and fish the remainder of the time, which is after 4 o'clock at night. Last Sunday I traded all day, so much for having three stores in the place. We have to trade when we can. The schr Hutchinson is coming soon.… I can not write a good letter therefore take the will for the deed and send me (a) long one when the steamer returns.; cover and letter quite fresh, cover slightly reduced at right, Very Fine, a very rare early Alaskan inter-islands usage. Estimate  $1,500 - 2,000. $0 (Image)