1859 (Jan. 6) Washington D.C. To Ascension Islands, Micronesia, cover addressed to Rev. Gulick in care of the missionary society in Boston, Mass., sent to Boston with manuscript "Saml S. Cox, MC" free frank and "Washington D.C., Free, Jan 6, 1859" cds, endorsed "Smithsonian Institute" at left, hand carried to its destination, Very Fine, an exceedingly rare destination, ex-Grunin. Estimate  $200 - 300. Samuel S. Cox was a Congressman for Ohio and regent of the Smithsonian Institute. $0 (Image)