Page 113 - Charles Shreve - William H Gross United States 1847 Issue

C. British Isles Pre-Treaty Rate
1. England

During the period there were three ways Two domestic rate periods existed
to despatch letters to Europe for letters to the British Isles

a) The majority were sent by ocean ships having mail a) From July 1, 1847 to February 20, 1849: Sr < 300
contracts with the U. S. or British governments. miles and lOr > 300 miles.
b) A few were carried on non-contract vessels and b) From February 21,1849 to June 30,1851: Sr "to the
entered the mails as ship letters. port" charge no matter the distance.
c) Some were carried privately and entered the mails at
domestic rates upon arrival.

Earliest possible transatlantic usage of the 1847 issue
The only recorded example of the 10rt used on this voyage
The earliest known use of a 10rt 1847 issue to a foreign destination

JY 14, 1847 to London, England Guly 29). e
lOr single rate for a distance > 300 miles. 1/- due mark for British Ocean and domestic rate.

First crossing of the bimonthly Cunard sailings after the issue of the 1847 stamps. The Caledonia left Boston, MA on
July 16 and arrived at Liverpool, England on July 28. The manuscript endorsement "Reed July 27, 1847" is in error.