Ouachita River Packet Idahoe, bold strike of oval handstamp on 3¢ pink Nesbitt entire (U58) with original lettersheet datelined "Monroe June 8th 1867" to New Orleans La., partial New Orleans duplex cancels indicia, pencil "June 12" arrival notation; some edge staining and wear, Fine. Milgram No. 628  Estimate $200 - 300. Contracts were not renewed for the Ouachita River route after the Civil War and letters were carried outside the mails. The "Idahoe" of 153 tons was built in 1863 and taken to New Orleans in late 1866 for the Ouachita River trade. The Blanks' family took part ownership in May 1867 with F.A. Banks as her master. $0 (Image)

Ouachita River Packet Idahoe, Blanks Master, sharp strike of red oval handstamp on 3¢ pink Nesbitt entire (U59) to New Orleans La., endorsed "Via Vicksburg", indicia cancelled by circular grid; small edge faults, Fine, a choice strike. Milgram No. 627  Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)