Lot 128
1777 (Oct. 15) Germantown Pa. to North Britain, folded letter datelined "German Town - 5 miles from Philada" from a British officer occupying Germantown, 11 days after the battle, letter traveled by army courier to New York, then packet to Falmouth, and post to North Britain, "3 / DE" Bishop mark and manuscript "postage 1/10" on flap, manuscript "1N" and "In all 1N6" ratings, flap tear and wear, Fine, rated 1 shilling 10 pence due from addressee on flap.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
THE ONLY RECORDED COVER ASSOCIATED WITH THE BATTLE OF GERMANTOWN.
The author of the letter notes "our army are in possession of Philadelphia three weeks past".
The battle of Germantown was considered "almost a victory" (Boatner, p. 430), giving the American troops a much-needed moral boost and serving as added impetus towards obtaining a military commitment from the French.
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