G. Carter's Despatch, 1849, 2c Black, 36L1, Tied on To-The-Mails Cover From Philadelphia to Washington City

Addressed to Rev. Ward, a known correspondence which includes copies on bluish paper. Dated June 15 (1850). Philadelphia 5cts blue circular datestamp (Clarke 73a). The stamp shows a deliberate obliteration of the word "DESPATCH" The pen strike tears a hole in the stamp, the cover with light stains.