Ross' Express, Manuscript Endorsement on Stampless Folded Letter, Providence to Shrewsbury, Carried in the Mails

Folded letter datelined Feby 26th, 1850 and postmarked Providence, addressed to Rev. Nathan W. Williams in Shrewsbury, Mass., carried in the U.S. mails with red “PAID” and “5” rate markings; the letter notes, “I took the bundle to Ross’ Express Office to be forwarded to you...” and includes the notation “Paid, chg. Box 57,” confirming prepaid service via Ross’ Express.