Forwarded by Reynolds & Co. Express. Oval handstamp on 1849 cover from Louisiana to San Francisco, postmarked "Mansfield, La." cds with small "10" rate handstamp (crossed out) with "40" rate added, included is interesting original enclosure talking of general conditions in the South, the letter ends, PS: Tell us whether it will do to bring Negroes there or not., some edge wear, F.-V.F., a very rare Express cover used in 1849, one of only a handful known used this early. Estimate  $300 - 400. $0 (Image)

Forwarded By Reynolds & Co. Express. Black oval handstamp on folded letter addressed to "Jamestown, Mormon Creek, San Francisco, California", letter is headed "Washington Nov 28, 1850" and mentions Congress, no postal markings so evidently sent from the East to Reynolds under separate cover and then delivered collect in the mines with "1.00" pencil Express rate, small sealed tear at bottom, Very Fine. Estimate  $200 - 300. $0 (Image)