E. H. Cushing Express. Black on white newsprint label, C.S.A. Catalog Type C, Special Routes book Type III, with Aug. 17, 1864 date and beginning with the news "It is understood that Brownsville is being evacuated by the enemy...", huge margins on three sides and just cut into at left but all text is present, glue stained, affixed to back of buff cover with 10c Blue, Die A (11) tied by "Mobile Ala. Sep. ?" double-circle datestamp, addressed to Uniontown Ala., reduced at right and some minor staining

FINE APPEARANCE. A DESIRABLE FULLY INTACT EXAMPLE OF THE CUSHING TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPRESS TYPE III LABEL ON COVER, WHICH ENTERED THE MAILS AT MOBILE.

Edward Hopkins Cushing, publisher of the Houston Daily Telegraph, commenced his express service after New Orleans fell to Federal forces in April 1862. In an effort to improve communications between Texas regiments in the East and their relations at home, as well as secure safe lines for news transmission, Cushing established routes with pony riders and other means of conveyance necessary to cross the Federal lines. Cushing's agents affixed labels to envelopes carried by express, usually on the backs. These were intended to inform patrons and advertise the service. Approximately 20 examples (of all varieties) are believed to exist.

Ex Knapp and Finney. C.S.A. Catalog value $5,000.00

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