Wheeler's Express. Printed frank in banner (Haller FW10, Ty. 1) modified from earlier "Holland & Wheeler's Express" woodcut (Haller FH11, Ty. 3) on 3c Pink entire (U35) to San Francisco, blue "Wheeler's Express La Porte" double-circle handstamp (also modified by removing Holland's name), conjunctive use with blue "Wells, Fargo & Co. Marysville Nov. 13" oval datestamp, repaired corner at bottom right, otherwise Very Fine, according to Nathan early in 1862 Sam Wheeler bought H. C. Morley's interest in Holland, Morley & Co., which served the Gibsonville Ridge and Feather River mining camps, and eventually he and Holland renamed the express Holland & Wheeler; in December 1863 Wheeler withdrew from the partnership and started his own express with his brother, operating along the same route, and he evidently took the "Holland & Wheeler" woodcut and handstamp and altered them by removing Holland's name; the two brothers closed down their express after a short time and one or both became partners in Wheeler, Rutherford & Co.

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