National Postal Museum
Stampless Cover
c. 1849
CANONSBURG Pa. postmark; to Louisville, Ky., forwarded to Lexington, Ky. then back to Louisville; handstamp 10 cents original rate for over 300 miles; manuscript 5, total 15, total 20 reflecting an additional 5 cents for each forwarding (under 300 miles). The rates were established by the postal rate act of 1845.
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