Lot 151
1775 (Jul. 5) Barbados to Halifax Nova Scotia via Machias Me., datelined folded letter that was being carried on cartel ship Triton, endorsed "By way of Rhode Island", docketed "Opened by order of the Committee of Safety for Machias — Jas Lyon", received in Halifax on Sep. 20, 1775, some wear, Fine.
Estimate 15,000 - 20,000
THE ONLY RECORDED AMERICAN CENSORED COVER OF THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR.
The cartel ship Triton was taken by a privateer operating out of Machias Maine. The letter was brought to Machais and turned over to the Committee for Safety. It was opened and read by Reverend James Lyon, Chairman of the Committee of Safety for Machias. It was found to be of a personal nature and released.
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| Realized $14,000 |
