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B. Auxiliary Postal Services
6. Way Mail
This unusual marking was initially intended for use on unpaid letters but it is here used as a canceller. The letters were
picked up by a contract carrier (other than a route agent) and the marking was applied en route- or on the "\'(/AY" to
destination. It seems that the usual 1~ way fee was not applicable or was paid in cash.
Pale red brown e ("paimlj Orange brown e Pale red brown Red brown
''\V AY I 6" in dull blue. ''WAY I 6" in bright blue. ''\'1/AY 15" in light blue. ''\'1/A Y I 5" in dark blue.
Red brown e Orange brown
''WAY" in red. ''WAY 15" in red.
MY 1, 1851 to Baltimore, MD.
