Mobile Ala. to Preston City Conn. via Hartford Conn. Folded letter datelined at Mobile Ala. Apr. 12, 1845, carried by "politeness Mr. Ames" to New York or Boston, given to Hale and handstamped with red Collect box (Ty. C3), Hale was unable to carry it to Preston City, so put into post office where red "Hartford Ct. Apr. 2?" circular datestamp was struck, manuscript "10" rate, slight creasing and small tears at top and bottom, markings a bit faint, still Fine, very unusual use, Preston City is located on the coast closer to Norwich, where Hale had an office, but this was brought by Hale to Hartford for no apparent reason

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