Peter,
Today is the 19th.
I have one enroute, that was mailed to me on December 2nd from Sandston. Va.
Is now sitting in Providence (100 miles away), and has been for 4 days so far, after sitting in Springfield (170 miles) for 4 days prior.
649 miles,and 17 days of travel. and still 'ain't' here yet!
38 miles per day, so far!
The Pony Express did WAY better than that!
For only $5 per 1/2oz too! Wells Fargo lowered the rate to $1 an ounce a year later.