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EFFECT OF STEAM 1838-1840 The Saint]ames- Forwarding Agent
RED SWALLOWTAIL LINE

BOSTON TO LONDON
(VIA NEW YoRK AND PORTSMOUTH)

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Ship Information
The Saint James departed
New York January 6,
1838, arrived London
February6, 1838. She was
sold to Boston Registry in
1848 and wrecked on the

-~~=--- .. Irish coast November 20,
·~ 1848.
.. ' ,J><.;1/,,J'Q'/¥.·40

Postal Rates
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. , United States 0
,. . ... , ......... ·• Great Britain 1/ 4
- .. \ . # 8d + 8d = 16d or 1/4
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Letter carried to forwarding agent Howland &Aspinwall
in New York. Dispatched on packet as directed. Mail
put ashore in Portsmouth and continued to London by
mail coach. Note the mail arrived London February 1,
1838, five days before the ship.