manuscript origin notation, black "San Francisco Cal. Feb. 26, 1864" double circle datestamp and matching "SHIP.12" due handstamp on cover to Ellington, Connecticut, endorsed "p 'Henry Briggam.' via San Francisco", March 22 receipt docketing, "W & Co. Japan" embossed backflap, tiny opening fault at top right, otherwise very fine, the Henry Brigham departed Yokohama January 29 and arrived San Francisco February 25, very scarce and attractive, ex-White