Charleston S.C. 3, bold strike of red circular postmark and matching "Paid" straightline handstamp on July 30th 1849 printed circular to Aiken S.C., subject of circular was an inquiry into "measures that have been taken in this city…for the communication of religious instruction to the slave population and free persons of color…and on the effects…". Estimate  $150 - 200. $0 (Image)

Charleston S.C. 3, bold strike of red circular postmark and matching "Paid" straightline handstamp on Jan. 11th 1850 printed circular to Providence R.I., Very Fine and choice. Estimate  $200 - 300. Effective March 3, 1847, the rate for circulars not exceedingly one page was 3¢. $0 (Image)