(Clatsop) Astoria (O.T.). 2 folded letters: first dated "Apl 25-49" to Ohio, with fascinating letter regarding gold in California and the price of mules, right panel of letter restored and inside apparently singed by fire; other has cds "Jan 29 (1854)" & "5 in circle" handstamp, listed as earliest usage by Whittlesey, letter from first postmaster John Shively to his son, Fine, R-C & R-A, territorial usages. Estimate $200 - 300. $0 (Image)