manuscript origin notation on cover to Ellington, Connecticut, endorsed "p. Lucy E. Ashby", with black "San Francisco Cal. Apr 10 1865" double circle datestamp and matching "SHIP.12" due handstamp, embossed "W & Co. Japan" on backflap, some light wear including small tears, still very fine, the Lucy E. Ashby arrived in San Francisco from Yokohama on April 9