AN ATTRACTIVE AND FRESH EXAMPLE OF THE RARE CUSHING TRANS-MISSISSIPPI EXPRESS LABEL.
E. H. Cushing, publisher of the Houston Daily Telegraph, commenced his express service after New Orleans fell to the Federals in April 1862. In an effort to improve communications between Texan regiments in the East and their relations at home, as well as secure safe lines for news transmission, Cushing established routes with pony riders and other means of conveyance necessary to cross the Federal lines. Cushing's agents affixed labels to the backs of envelopes carried by express. These were intended to inform patrons and advertise the service. Approximately 20 examples (of all varieties) are believed to exist.
Ex Finney, Camina and Seacrest. With 2000 P.S.E. certificate.