Lot 73
1765 (Nov. 7) Frederick Town, Md. to Philadelphia, Pa., datelined folded letter bearing reddish manuscript "Frederick Town" postmark and matching "Post paid 2 dwt." rating, endorsed "pr. post", business contents ordering wines and liquors, Nov. 14 receiving docketing, Very Fine, the 2 dwt (6 pence) rate for 60 to 100 miles.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
THE ONLY RECORDED EXAMPLE OF THIS POSTMARK.
Provenance: Faulstich, Jarrett
This letter contains a request for "quarter cask of the best Maderia Wine and Ditto of red port, if none of the Latter Please to send Quarter Cask of Lisbon" with an additional request for a hogshead of "good old West India Rum".
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| Realized $5,000 |
