cover 1845 (29 Aug.) entire letter from Alexandria, DC, "Care Messrs Middleton & Co New York" (deleted) to Hamilton, rated "4" and showing a fine strike in brownish red ink alongside h.s. "5", Alexandria c.d.s. for 30 August also on face, oval-framed "FORWARDED/BY/MIDDLETON & CO/NEW YORK" h.s. on reverse. Also 1864 and 1867 Bills of Lading from Middleton & Co. for vessels travelling to Bermuda. Photo