Lot 166
1776 (Aug. 16) Charlestown S.C. to Philadelphia Pa., datelined folded letter bearing manuscript "Charlestown" and matching manuscript "9 dwt 8 gr" rating, Philadelphia manuscript "4/1", light soiling on fold, Very Fine, rated 9 dwt 8 gr as double the 4.16 rate for 500-600 miles in the Franklin chart, rated 4 shillings 1 pence in local currency (47d postage plus 2d carrier fee).
Estimate 3,000 - 4,000
THE FIRST MAIL AFTER THE BRITISH LOSS AT CHARLESTON, AS WELL AS A RARE USE OF A MANUSCRIPT POSTMARK.
The letter reports "…the confusion of our public affairs here, have hereto been prevented to reply…".
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| Realized $2,100 |
