Sale 1230 U.S. and Hawaii Stamps and Postal History

Forwarded by Hale & Co. from Boston. Oval handstamp (Ty. F3) and matching Collect box (Ty. C2) on Aug. 26, 1844 folded letter from James Hale in New York City to his mother in Newburyport Mass., manuscript "Per Hales & Co. Express" and "Paid", minor edge toning, Fine cover with interesting content from the Hale & Co. founder to his mother, detailing his travels along the express routes and commenting "I was great with pleasure with the new way", which may be interpreted as his endorsement of sending mail between Boston and New York along his route, ex Schwartz (Image Magnifier)