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Lot 242 |
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1785 (Sep. 4) Hingham Ms. to Alexandria Va. via Boston, datelined folded letter carried by private ship to Boston, entered the post with "BOSTON" straightline postmark and "26 / SE" Franklin mark, manuscript "10.16" and "3/8" ratings, Very Fine, double the published 5 dwt 8 gr rate for 500-600 miles from Boston to Alexandria, charged 3 shillings 8 pence in local currency.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Lot 243 |
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1785 (Dec. 23) Lyon France to Philadelphia Pa. via New York, folded letter with Sep. 25 and Dec. 23 datelines, bearing "PAQ L'ORIENT" straightline and additional oval "PORT - PAYE / DE / L'ORIENT" handstamps, carried via the French packet 3rd Courier to New York which sailed from L'Orient on January 29, 1786 and arrived in New York on March 31, entered the post with manuscript "4" rating, Very Fine and clean, prepaid to New York where rated double the 2 dwt rate for 60-100 miles to Philadelphia.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
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Lot 244 |
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1786 (c.) Fredericksburg Va. to Portsmouth Va., folded cover with year docketing, bearing manuscript "Frsdbg" postmark and matching "Way 3.8" rating, Very Fine, the 2 dwt 16 grain rate for 100-200 miles plus 16 grain way fee.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Lot 245 |
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1786 (Feb. 2) London England to Philadelphia Pa. via New York, datelined folded letter endorsed "Via New York / Feby Pacquet" and with manuscript "1oz" and "p 4/-" ratings, carried via Falmouth packet to New York, entered post to Philadelphia with manuscript "8" rating, received in Philadelphia with circled "Post Paid" handstamp and manuscript "3/6", docketed "Recd 21 August 86"; Fine, quadruple rate letter prepaying four-times the 1 shilling packet postage and rated four-times the 2 dwt rate for 60-100 miles from New York to Philadelphia, rated 3 shillings 6 pence in local currency (40d for postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
A RARE PREPAID QUADRUPLE RATE PACKET LETTER.
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Lot 246 |
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1786 (Jun. 6) Manchester Vt. to Sandwich Ms., folded letter with "Manchester, State of Vermont" dateline, carried via the independent postal system established in Vermont, Very Fine.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
ONE OF FEWER THAN FIVE COVERS RECORDED FROM PRE-STATE VERMONT, ALL WITHOUT POSTMARKS.
Prior to statehood in 1791, Vermont had a small independent postal system to carry the mails.
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Lot 247 |
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1786 (Jul. 31) Portsmouth N.H. to Boston Ms., folded letter datelined "Ports Mouth", bearing a very fine strike of red "PORTSMOUTH / JULY 31" two-line postmark and manuscript "2" rating, Very Fine and fresh, the published 2 dwt rate from Portsmouth to Boston.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Lot 248 |
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1786 (Aug. 13) Bucks County Pa. to Elizabethtown N.J. via Philadelphia, folded letter datelined "Bucks county", from William Moland to Elias Boudinot, hand carried to Philadelphia, entered post with "13 / AU" Franklin mark and manuscript "2" rating; faulty, letter separated, Fine, the single 2 dwt for 60-100 miles from Philadelphia to Elizabethtown.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
Elias Boudinot was President of Congress from November 4, 1782 to November 2, 1783.
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Lot 249 |
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1786 (Oct. 28) Philadelphia Pa. to Walnford, N.J., datelined folded letter with "Bordentown Stageboat" endorsement, carried by private boat up the Delaware River to Bordentown, two strikes of framed "Bordentown & New York Stage" private port handstamp on flap, carried by private stage to Walnford; flap with torn and wax seal removed, Fine.
Estimate 6,000 - 8,000
THE EARLIEST RECORDED AMERICAN PRIVATE POST HANDSTAMP, AND THE ONLY ONE OF THE SIX RECORDED COVERS TO BEAR TWO STRIKES OF THIS HANDSTAMP.
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Lot 250 |
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1786 (Nov. 1) Westminster England to Perth Amboy N.J. via packet, folded letter with date bearing manuscript "P 2/-" and "2/0" ratings, circled "Post Paid" handstamp and matching "1 / No" Bishop mark, small edge faults, Fine, prepaid 2 shilling packet fee.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Lot 251 |
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1786 (Dec. 28) Bordentown N.J. Stage Bill, single letter sheet addressed from Robert McKean, owner of the Bordentown stage, to Richard Waln requesting his assistance for payment as a result of the government license fee of £20 coming due the following week, Fine.
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 252 |
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1787 (c.) Rockland County N.Y. to Albany N.Y. via New York City, folded cover with year docketing and partial letter in Philip Schuyler's hand, bearing manuscript "5d/8gr" rating and additional "2/8", received in New York with manuscript "N York" postmark and matching "Way 10-", Very Fine, double the 2 dwt 16gr rate for 100-200 miles from New York to Albany, rated 2 shillings 8 pence in local currency with the way fee paid in cash.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Philip Schuyler was appointed one of the four Major Generals of the Continental army by the Continental Congress in June 1775. He served until he was replaced in 1777 and finally resigned his commission in April 1779. In 1780, he was selected to the New York State Senate, and later appointed as one of the first two United States Senators for New York in 1788.
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Lot 253 |
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1787 (Jan. 22) Elizabeth Town N.J. to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter bearing manuscript "Post Pd 2" postal rating, Very Fine, prepaid the 2 dwt rate for 60-100 miles.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Lot 254 |
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1787 (Feb. 10) Puerto Principe Cuba to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter with "Pto Principe" dateline, carried by private ship to New York, entered the post with "N-York - March 21." straightline postmark and matching "2" rating, Philadelphia "1/" local currency, lightly soiled file fold, Very Fine, the 2 dwt rate for 60-100 miles from New York to Philadelphia, rated 1 shilling in local currency (10d postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Lot 255 |
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1787 (c.) (Apr. 6) Newbern N.C. to Edenton N.C., folded cover bearing clearly struck "NEWBERN. / APRIL 6." two-line handstamp and manuscript "1.12" and "9d" ratings; portion of right flap missing, a Very Fine strike of this scarce marking.
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 256 |
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1787 (Apr. 23) L'Orient France to Philadelphia Pa. via Fredericksburg, datelined folded letter carried by an American ship to a Virginia "tobacco port", entered the post at Fredericksburg with "FREDS BURG, OCT 9" straightline postmark with manuscript "3.8" rating, Philadelphia manuscript "1/7", Very Fine, rated 3 dwt 8 gr for 200-300 miles, rated 1 shilling 7 pence in local currency (17d postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
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Lot 257 |
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1787 (Apr. 28) Liverpool England to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter endorsed "Packet / QDG" and bearing "LIVERPOOL" two-line handstamp and matching circled "POST / PAID" handstamp, red manuscript "3N" rating and "1 oz.", London "MA 2 87" backstamp, received in New York with manuscript "6" rating, Philadelphia "2/8", Fine, triple weight letter prepaying three-times the 1 shilling packet fee for transatlantic postage, rated three-times the 2 dwt rate for 60-100 miles from New York to Philadelphia, rated 2 shillings 8 pence in local currency (30d postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Lot 258 |
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1787 (May 22) New York N.Y. to Raleigh N.C. via Newbern, datelined folded letter bearing "Ro Burton" free frank endorsement of Robert Burton as head of the North Carolina delegation to the Continental Congress, addressed to Richard Caswell, Governor of North Carolina, endorsed "Newbern Mail"; repaired, Fine.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
Burton's letter to the Governor of North Carolina reports:
"…there has not been a sufficient number of States represented to do business in Congress; at this time very few members are here, and it being certain that there will not be a meeting again until the Convention at Philadelphia. I shall return immediately home."
Clearly, the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia was receiving all the attention.
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Lot 259 |
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1787 (Jun. 11) Cheraw Post, folded cover with pencil date docketing and bearing "By Mr. John Brown Cheraw Post Rider", to and from the Cherokee Lands, Very Fine.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
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Lot 260 |
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1787 (Jul. 19) Philadelphia Pa. to New York N.Y., datelined folded letter bearing "PHILADELPHIA, JULY 19." straightline postmark and manuscript "2" rating, additional manuscript "1/-"; tiny sealed tear, Very Fine, the 2 dwt rate for 60-100 miles, rated 1 shilling in local currency (10d postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS PHILADELPHIA POSTMARK.
Provenance: Chambers
Starting in 1783 until 1798, Philadelphia only used a Franklin mark and did not use a city name postmark. This is one of only three recorded exceptions during this 15 year period that have been documented.
Listing Illustration, "American Stampless Cover Catalog", Vol I, p. 345.
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Lot 261 |
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1787 (Jul. 23) Madeira Portugal to New York N.Y. via Salem, datelined folded letter carried by private ship to Salem, entered the post with bluish-gray "SALEM" straightline postmark and "13 / SP" Franklin mark, red manuscript "Sh 3.8 / 16" rating totaled to "4", Philadelphia manuscript "2/", Fine, the 3 dwt 8 gr rate for 200-300 miles from Salem to New York plus 16 grain ship fee, charged 2 shillings in local currency.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Provenance: Knapp
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Lot 262 |
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1787 (Dec. 17) Port Tobacco Md. to Philadelphia Pa. via Bladensburg, folded letter with "Portabacco" dateline, hand carried to Bladensburg where it entered the post with partial "BLADENSBURG JANY 29." straightline postmark and manuscript "2-16" rating, Philadelphia manuscript "1/4"; light staining, Fine, the single 2 dwt 16 grains rate for 100-200 miles, rated 1 shilling 4 pence in local currency (14d postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
THE ONLY RECORDED BLADENSBURG STRAIGHTLINE POSTMARK AND THE BASIS FOR THE CATALOG LISTING.
Provenance: Kendall
Illustrated, "The Posted Letter in Colonial and Revolutionary America 1628-1790", Alex L. Ter Braake, p. II-40.
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Lot 263 |
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1787 (Dec. 18) Kentucky to Alexandria Va., folded letter with "Kentucky" dateline and endorsed "in care of Mr. Wm. Ellery Jr.", carried privately to Alexandria, minor faults, Fine.
Estimate 6,000 - 8,000
THE EARLIEST RECORDED LETTER FROM KENTUCKY IN PRIVATE HANDS.
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Lot 264 |
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1788 (Feb. 10) Washington N.C. to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter endorsed "per post", bearing "WASHINGTON, FEBY 11" straightline postmark and manuscript "12" rating, Philadelphia "5/2"; repaired, Fine, double the 6 dwt rate from Washington to Philadelphia, charged 5 shillings 2 pence in local currency (60d postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
THE ONLY RECORDED WASHINGTON N.C. STRAIGHTLINE POSTMARK FROM AMERICA'S FIRST COMMUNITY NAMED PATRIOTICALLY FOR GEORGE WASHINGTON.
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Lot 265 |
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1788 (Feb. 18) Fredericksburg Va. to Williamsburg Va., folded cover with date, bearing "Freds burg, Feb. 18." straightline postmark and manuscript "Way 2-16" rating; toning, Fine, the 2 dwt 16 grain rate for 100-200 miles.
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Lot 266 |
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1788 (Mar. 8) Stamford Ct. to Hartford Ct. via Boston, folded way letter with Stamford dateline, picked up by a post rider in route to Boston, entered the post with "BOSTON" straightline handstamp and "16 / MR" Franklin mark, additional manuscript "way 1/ 2.16" and "way 1/ 5.12" doodles; soiled fold, Very Fine, the 2 dwt 16 gr rate for 100-200 miles from Boston to Hartford, rated 1 shilling in local currency with way fee paid in cash.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Lot 267 |
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1788 (May 29) Mount Vernon Va. to Philadelphia Pa., ALS, datelined folded business letter written entirely in George Washington's hand, bearing "Free George Washington" free frank endorsement and "ALEX, MAY 30" straightline postmark, Very Fine and choice.
Estimate 20,000 - 30,000
At this time Washington was a private citizen. Normally a free frank was granted to a position rather than a person. Because of the volume of mail Washington received, the Continental Congress, in 1782, had authorized him the franking privilege personally. This is the only instance of Congress authorizing the franking privilege to a person rather than to a position.
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Lot 268 |
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1788 (Aug. 5) Chester Town Md. to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter endorsed per "post", bearing "CHESTERTOWN AUGUST 6" straightline postmark, manuscript "1.8" rating, Philadelphia manuscript "9", Very Fine, the 1 dwt 8 gr rate for 60-100 miles, rated 9 pence in local currency (7d postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
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Lot 269 |
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1788 (Sep. 26) Virginia to Portsmouth Va., folded cover with date docketing, bearing "Way 2." rating, Very Fine, rated 2 dwt for 100-200 miles.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 270 |
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1788 (Dec. 14) Marietta N.W.T. to Rhode Island, datelined folded letter endorsed "pr favour of Col. Sproat", carried via courier service out of North West Territory, and privately to Rhode Island, small edge faults, Fine.
Estimate 6,000 - 8,000
THE EARLIEST RECORDED LETTER FROM NORTHWEST TERRITORY IN PRIVATE HANDS.
Starting in July 1788, Colonel Sproat provided the only courier service to and from Marietta. This letter was carried on the second trip.
Northwest Territory was formed with the passing of the Ordinance of 1787. The first Northwest Territory settlement was founded in April of 1788 and was called Marietta. The settlement was on the east bank of the Muskingum River where it flows into the Ohio, laid out to a point across from Fort Harmar on the west bank of the river.
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Lot 271 |
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1789 (Mar. 26) Montreal, Canada to Grand Portage (now Minnesota, U.S.A.), folded cover, no postal markings, addressed simply "Au Monsieur James McKay au Grand Portage", docketed on reverse "James McKay, Donald McKay & Angus Shaw, 26 March 1789"; reinforced folds and minor splits, Fine.
Estimate 5,000 - 7,500
AN EARLY, CROSS-BORDER FUR TRADE COVER CARRIED VIRTUALLY THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF THE GREAT LAKES AND ST. LAWRENCE RIVER SYSTEM.
Provenance: Steinhart
The letter was carried outside the mails by canoe express across the Great Lakes. Grand Portage was the main North West Company post at the east end of the Grand Portage Route from Lake Superior to Red River at the western end of Lake Superior. The letter is addressed to Donald "Mad" McKay, who was employed in 1779 by John Ross, a minor North West Company trader on Assiniboine River. Being in American territory, Grand Portage was later abandoned in 1800-1801 and replaced by a new post further north at Fort William.
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1789 (Jul. 20) Baltimore Md. to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter endorsed "favd by Mr A. Stanberg", bearing "BALT. JULY 19" straightline postmark and manuscript "2" rating, Philadelphia manuscript "1/" and docketed "Rec'd July 21", Very Fine, the 2 dwt rate for 100-200 miles, rated 1 shilling in local currency (10d postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 200 - 300
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Lot 273 |
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1789 (Oct. 5) Exeter England to Philadelphia Pa., folded ship letter with "Exon" dateline, bearing "EXETER" and "FALMOUTH" straightline handstamps, manuscript "pd 1/6" rating, carried to a port within 100 miles of Philadelphia, manuscript "1.8" rating, Very Fine, post paid the 1 shilling transatlantic packet plus 6 pence British inland postage, rated 1 dwt 8 gr for 60-100 miles to Philadelphia.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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1789 (Nov. 29) Baltimore Md. to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter bearing "Baltimore.Nov.29" straightline postmark and manuscript "2" rating, Philadelphia manuscript 1/", Very Fine, the 2 dwt rate for 100-200 miles, rated 1 shilling in local currency (10d postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 400 - 500
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1790 (c.) Annapolis Md. to Cecil County Md., folded cover bearing "Annapolis, June 24." straightline postmark and manuscript "1" rating, Very Fine, the 1 dwt rate for up to 60 miles.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
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Lot 276 |
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1790 (Feb. 19) Bordentown N.J. to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter carried via the Bordentown stage to Philadelphia Pa., docketing on flap stating that three letters were charged 2 shillings 3 pence (2/3) for private carriage, light toning, Fine.
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 277 |
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1790 (Feb. 21) Frederick Town Md. to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter with "Fredk Town" dateline bearing partial "Fredericktown March 4" straightline postmark and manuscript "2" rating, Philadelphia manuscript "1/", tiny tear at top center, lightly soiled, Fine, the 2 dwt for 100-200 miles, rated 1 shilling in local currency (10d postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 400 - 500
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Lot 278 |
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1790 (Mar.) (c.) Boston Ms. to Hartford Ct., folded cover bearing scarce form "Free John Adams" free frank endorsement of John Adams as Vice President, addressed entirely in his hand to John Trumbull (U.S. Senator), very fine strike of "BOSTON" straightline handstamp with matching "Free" and "25 / MR" Franklin mark, neat 1793 docketing on flap, Extremely Fine and choice.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
Provenance: Grunin
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Lot 279 |
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1790 (May 18) Williamsburg Va. to Philadelphia Pa., folded cover with date docketing, bearing "WILLIAMS,B,G MAY 14" straightline handstamp with matching "PAID" handstamp and manuscript "3" rating, Very Fine, prepaid the 3 dwt rate for 300-400 miles.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
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Lot 280 |
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1790 (Jul. 15) New York N.Y. to Philadelphia Pa., dated folded letter written by George Clymer and signed "G.C.", bearing "free G. Clymer" free frank endorsement of George Clymer, entered mails with "NEW-YORK * July 15" straightline postmark and matching "FREE" handstamp, faults, Fine.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
A signer of the Declaration of Independence for Pennsylvania and a member of the Continental Congress from 1776-1780. During that time period, he served on the Board of War.
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1790 (Aug. 2) Richmond Va. To Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter bearing lined "RICHMOND, AUG. 2" straightline postmark and manuscript "2.16" rating, Philadelphia manuscript "1/4", Very Fine, the 2 dwt 16 gr rate for 200-300 miles, rated 1 shilling 4 pence in local currency (14d postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 750 - 1,000
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Lot 282 |
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1790 (Aug. 12) New York N.Y. to Philadelphia Pa., folded cover with docketing, bearing "free E. Gerry" free frank endorsement of Elbridge Gerry, entered mails with "NEW-YORK august*12" straightline postmark and matching "FREE" handstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
Provenance: Stern
A signer of the Declaration of Independence for Massachusetts and a member of the Continental Congress, 1776-1781. He later served as Governor of Massachusetts and as Vice President of the United States under Madison.
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Lot 283 |
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1790 (Sep. 12) Madeira Portugal to New York N.Y. via Annapolis, datelined folded letter with "Via Maryland" endorsement, bearing a very fine strike of "Annapolis, December 10." straightline postmark and manuscript "2-16" rating, additional "1/4" in hand of addressor, Very Fine, the 2 dwt 16 gr (8 pence) rate for 200-300 miles from Annapolis to New York.
Estimate 400 - 500
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1790 (Oct. 22) Dumfries Va. to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter bearing partial "Dumfries Oct 22" straightline postmark and manuscript "2" rating, Philadelphia manuscript "1/", light staining, Fine, the 2 dwt rate for 100-200 miles, rated 1 shilling in local currency (10d postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 500 - 750
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Lot 285 |
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1790 (Dec. 20) Philadelphia Pa. to New Jersey, folded cover bearing "Th Jefferson" free frank endorsement of Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, addressed to Robert Morris, Philadelphia "22 / Dec." Franklin mark and matching "FREE" handstamp, docketed with date and containing "Commission for District Judge of New Jersey district"; tiny edge faults, Fine.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
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Lot 286 |
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1791 (Mar. 3) Philadelphia Pa. to Princeton N.J., folded cover with date docketing bearing "R. H. Lee" free frank endorsement of Richard Henry Lee, entered mails with Philadelphia "4 / MR" Franklin mark and matching "FREE" handstamp; reinforced internal fold separations, Fine.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
A signer of the Declaration of Independence for Virginia and a key member of the Continental Congress from 1774 through 1783. He served as President of that body in 1783 as the first U.S. Senator from Virginia in 1789.
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Lot 287 |
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1791 (May 10) Newport RI. to Philadelphia Pa., folded cover bearing boldly struck "NEWPORT" straightline handstamp and manuscript "2.16" rating, Philadelphia manuscript "1/4", lightly toned and some separation, Very Fine, the 2 dwt 16 gr rate for 200-300 miles, rated 1 shilling 4 pence in local currency (14d postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 750 - 1,000
Provenance: Chambers
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1791 (c.) (May 23) Philadelphia Pa. to Marblehead Mass., folded cover bearing "Free A Hamilton" free frank and "Treasury Secretary" endorsement of Alexander Hamilton as Treasury Secretary under Washington, Philadelphia "23 / MA" Franklin mark with matching "FREE" handstamp, "Jun 1"receiving docketing, Very Fine.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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Lot 289 |
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1791 (Jun. 16) Susquehanna Md. to Philadelphia Pa., folded letter with "Susquehanna" dateline and bearing manuscript "1.8" rating, Philadelphia manuscript "3/11", light toning, Very Fine, rated 1 dwt 8 grains for 60-100 miles, mistakenly overcharged 9.8 dwt or 3 shillings 11 pence (47d postage) in local currency.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
THE ONLY RECORDED LETTER FROM SUSQUEHANNA, WHICH SHORTLY THEREAFTER CHANGED ITS NAME TO PERRYVILLE.
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1791 (Aug.) (c.) Alexandria Va. to Philadelphia Pa., folded cover bearing "President U.S" free frank endorsement of George Washington, addressed entirely in his hand, manuscript "Alex Augt" postmark and matching "Free"; rather heavily cleaned and restored, Very Fine appearance.
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
During his tenure as President, George Washington used only his title for franking, never his name. He is the only President to do so.
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1791 (Aug. 8) Winchester Va. to Newark N.J. via Alexandria, datelined folded letter bearing "WINCHESTER. AU: 8" straightline postmark and manuscript "1,8" rating to Alexandria, manuscript "Alex" postmark with matching "2.16" rating for the Alexandria to Philadelphia stage, totaled to "4", Fine, the 1 dwt 8 grains rate for 60-100 miles from Winchester to Alexandria, and the 2 dwt 16 grains rate for 200-300 miles to Philadelphia.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
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