Lot 3
1685 (May 9) New York to Boston, Ms., dateline on folded letter addressed to "Roger Gordon, Merchant in Bostown in New England", no postal markings; some soiling and internal splitting, Fine.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
AN EXCEPTIONALLY EARLY COVER FROM NEW YORK WITH A LETTER DESCRIBING THE SENDER'S 27 DAY JOURNEY FROM BOSTON TO NEW YORK.
Most likely carried by the overland post from New York City to Boston that was re-established by Governor Dongan of New York in 1684.
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