From Red River Packet Creole. Three line handstamp in crude black oval handstamp on 1849 folded letter to New Orleans, manuscript notation "By the first Boat", Very Fine, a very rare packet marking, ex-Knapp. Milgram No. 311  Estimate $400 - 600. $0 (Image)

From Red River Packet Creole. Crude oval handstamp on 1849 cover to New Orleans, black "Steam" handstamp and "10" rate handstamp, manuscript docket at left, minor corner wear, Very Fine and rare. Milgram No. 311  Estimate $400 - 600. $0 (Image)

From Red River Packet Creole. Unusual three line handstamp in coarse typeface, which appears to be the same handstamp as Milgram #311, but without the outer oval, clear strike showing traces of oval, on 1849 folded cover from Minden to New Orleans, Very Fine and rare, a gorgeous cover; with 1999 P.F. certificate. Milgram No. 311 var.  Estimate $500 - 750. $0 (Image)