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EFFECT OF STEAM 1838 -1840 The Orpheus
THE BLACK BALL LINE

Regular service provided by steamers, starting in April, 1838, had a
negative impact on The Black Ball Line. The shorter westerly crossing
of the steamers could not be matched by the sailing vessels. Thus
1838 began a period of adjustment for packet lines as they modified
their interiors for more cargo and immigrant passengers.

ROTTERDAl."1, NETHERLANDS TO PROVIDE.t~CE RI
(VIA HULL, LIVERPOOL AND NE' YoRK

Ship Information
The Orpheus departed
Liverpool January 1,
1838, arrived New
York March 9, 1838.
She replaced the New
York Jin 1834 and was
replaced by the New
York/Jin 1839.

Postal Rates
Great Britain 1/6
Sd + 10d = 18d or 1/6
United States 20%¢
183,4¢ + 2¢ = 203,4¢

Letter addressed to Mr.John von Lelfen in Li\ erpooL He
paid the postage and sent the letter to the primary addressee
in Providence.

.. Portion of the cover back
showing the HULL I SHIP
LETTER" Robertson type S8 in
use 1836 to 1839 .
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